Drug and Behavioural Addiction

Behavioural addictions, which are sometimes referred to as impulse control disorders, are increasingly recognised as treatable forms of addiction. The type of excessive behaviours identified as being addictive include gambling, eating, using pornography, computers, video games, internet and digital media, physical exercise, and shopping. Substance use is generally initiated in adolescence or early adulthood and is commonly associated with several physical, psychological, emotional and social problems.