Clinebell begins this particular work with
definitions of addiction and alcoholism: «In traditional psychiatric usage, the term addiction is limited to obsessive - compulsive abuse of substances like alcohol and drugs....
Dr. May gives this as
the definition of addiction: «Addiction is any compulsive, habitual behavior that limits freedom of human desire.
Because that is not the clinical
definition of an addiction.
I may well be «addicted» to repeating those past decisions, even apart from the technical
definition of addiction.
There is no universal
definition of addiction or dependence.
They interpret that as a lack of nutrition but what they don't understand is what is happening is a biochemical
definition of addiction.
However, a secondary
definition of addiction describes «the persistent, compulsive use of a substance that is known to be harmful.»
There is great and sometimes heated debate around
the definition of addiction, but.
Thus, as in
our definition of addiction, the relationship is with sex — and not people.»
Not exact matches
There are many other writers who have taken a crack at
definitions — often with an apparent attempt to attack religion, Christianity, Alcoholics Anonymous, the «recovery industry,»
addiction medicine, treatment programs, certain scholars, certain historians, and many other kinds
of targets.
And it often begins with the mystery
of no image, or label or
definition, keeping us floating, until we are free
of the
addiction / tendency towards projection / perception / false control.
By the time that
definition happens, it's too late — a betrayal has already occurred and many people consider some innocuous behaviors (like watching porn, assuming it's not an
addiction) as a betrayal I do believe a discussion
of what is betrayal, can we be monogamous and what does commitment mean to us is essential for every couple.
Nevertheless, Asian nations are not waiting around for a universal
definition of Internet
addiction disorder, or IAD.
From now on, when you search your dictionary for the
definition of the word «
addiction», Trials Evolution will show up!
The World Health Organisation has drafted
definitions for video game
addiction as part
of its beta
of International Compendium
of Diseases revision.
In Canada, all Human Rights legislation includes alcoholism and drug use where there is a stage
of addiction or dependency in the
definition of disability.
In order for recovery to take place from any
addiction, there must be some bottom line
definition of sobriety.
However, we offer this simple
definition and challenge: If your life is being controlled by your sexual desires and activities, instead
of YOU being in control
of them, then you have a sex
addiction and should consider getting help.
We provide useful
definitions, guidelines, exercises, videos, and inspirations to increase your understanding
of healthy sex, as well as articles on how to heal from the effects
of pornography
addiction, and other sex problems.
Three basic things to consider in the
definition of sexual
addiction: Do I have a sense that I have lost control over whether or not I engage in my specific out -
of - control sexual behavior?