Description
Book SynopsisFeaturing patient stories of behavioral addiction and recovery, as well as information about treatment centers, this compassionate guide will help readers better understand the complicated issues surrounding these addictions and teach family members how to help the addicted person while helping themselves.
Trade ReviewThis book provides a great insight into some relatively unknown and misunderstood areas. It is clearly and systematically laid out, following a pattern for each addiction that includes how a diagnosis is made, how common is the disorder, key aspects, and treatment options and treatment recommendations. Nursing Times Here is an authoritative manual of common additions... This book is highly recommended for the practical instructions and the frank discussions of what may have caused these situations and how to get them under control. M.G. Paregian
Table of ContentsPreface
1. Introduction
2. What Does Behavioral Addiction Mean?
3. Gambling
4. Stealing
5. Sex
6. Internet
7. Food
8. Shopping and Buying
9. Hair Pulling and Skin Picking
10. Causes of Behavioral Addictions
11. How Can Family Members and Friends Help?
Resources
Index
