Are Addictive Behaviors Real Addictions?

Are Addictive Behaviors Real Addictions? Most people think of addictions as they relate to drugs and alcohol, but are "addictions" to sex, shopping, and other behaviors considered true addictions? Should they be? Learn more about what constitutes addiction and how these addictions are best treated. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT The Self-Medication Theory of Addiction MORE What is Food Addiction? Is It Like Other Addictions? MORE What is Exercise Addiction? Are You at Risk? MORE AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.