Many people have addictions. While much of the time we think of substance addictions, such as drugs or alcohol, there is an increasing rise in behavioral addictions as well, which are often not viewed in society as addictions however real they are and however many issues they cause. Where are these addictions coming from? How do they form? How can they be treated? In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Amanda Giordano, author of A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions, discuss just these questions and go into further details regarding the topics, including cyber sex addiction, genetic predispositions to addiction, and how the itnernet has affected the rise of behavioral addictions.
Key Takeaways:
"For the longest time, addiction was seen as a moral failing or the result of a character flaw. Unfortunately, that view is still very present today. But we know that it's not a morality issue - it's a biological, psychological and social issue." — Dr. Amanda Giordano
Connect with Dr. Amanda Giordano:
Professional Bio: https://people.coe.uga.edu/amanda-giordano/
Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-addiction
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandaleegiordano
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Treating-Behavioral-Addictions/dp/0826163165
Connect with Therese:
Website: www.criticallyspeaking.net
Twitter: @CritiSpeak
Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net
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