"Addictions" can be simply described as a compulsive and obsessive relationship to a substance

or behavior. If you feel a "need" to use a substance or perform a behavior (also called

"acting out") and do it despite negative consequences and negative impacts on your life, you

Addictions and compulsive behaviors can have many manifestations including use and abuse

of illicit, prescribed, and over the counter drugs; abusing alcohol; abusing tobacco

products; over-consuming useful substances like food; and obsessing about and compulsively

engaging in pornography, gambling, sexual behaviors, exercising, surfing the internet,

shopping, dieting, playing video games, spending time on Facebook or other social networks,

Do I have a problem?

If you are concerned about yourself, but don't

know if there is a problem, ask yourself

these questions:

1. Do I think a lot about using the substance or the performing the behavior?

2. Do I frequently partake in the substance or act out the worrisome behavior?

3. Do I hide my use of the substance or my acting out from people I care about?

4. Do I lie to myself or others about my use of the substance or my acting out?

5. Do I suspect that the use of the substance or acting out is becoming a problem for me?

6. Are there specific times or circumstances that seem to trigger my use of the substance or

my acting out?

7. Am I using or acting out more often than before?

8. Am I sacrificing people or things I value to use or act out?

9. Do I continue to use or act our even though I am fearful of the consequences or have already

experienced negative effects.

10. Have you found it hard to stop or cut down on your use or acting out?

Look below to find useful information and resources about common types of addictions and compulsive. Please take a few minutes to explore these materials. If you are concerned that addictions or compulsive behaviors may be an issue in your life, we hope you will choose to move toward healthier living by seeking help.

Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction

Drug Abuse and AIDS

Cigarettes and Other Nicotine Products

Club Drugs

Cocaine

MDMA (Ecstasy)

Heroin

Inhalants

Marijuana

Methamphetamine

Spice

Abuse of ADHD Medications

Prescription and Over the Counter Medication Abuse

Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Families

Alcoholism: Getting the Facts

Alcohol: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Alcohol: A Women's Health Issue

A Family History of Alcoholism: Are You at Risk?

Aging and Alcohol Abuse

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alanon/Alateen

Behavioral Change Through Treatment

Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Families

Addicted to the Internet

Internet Addiction

Hooked on Video Games

Computer Gaming Addiction

Computer Widows and Widowers: How to Rescue Your Marriage from Virtual Destruction

Cyber-Pornography Addiction

What is Sex Addiction?

Sexual Addiction

Self Assessment for Sexual Addiction

Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Sex Addiction

Problematic Online Sexual Behavior

When Gambling Becomes A Bad Bet

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders Types

Binge Eating Disorder

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa