Addiction

The term addiction is used to describe a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific activity despite harmful consequences to the individual’s health, mental state or social life. In other words, addiction is any behaviour that is repeated over and over despite significant negative consequences.

A symptom of addiction is when your desire for something becomes a compulsion. You describe yourself as “needing” something, as opposed to wanting or liking it. For example, a compulsive gambler feels an overwhelming urge to gamble, is thinking about gambling when not engaging in it, may lie about how much time and money is spent on gambling, feels guilty about the time and money spent on gambling but does not (and cannot) quit.

Addiction Recovery

People can develop addictions to a range of different substances and behaviours, such as:

  • Drug use (Drug addiction can either be associated with illegal drugs, prescription drugs and over the counter drugs).
  • Alcohol use
  • Food (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, etc.)
  • Gambling
  • Sex
  • Internet use
  • Work
  • Shopping

Any activity, substance, object or behaviour that has become the major focus of a persons life to the exclusion of other activities or that has begun to harm the individual or others physically, mentally or socially is considered an addictive behaviour. You can view our articles on this topic here.

How do I Arrange An Appointment to Work on this Issue?

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  • Grachy Venegas

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    27 Woodquay,64 Dominick Street

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  • Marc Romero

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    Online Therapies

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  • Conor Murray

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    Dublin 14

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  • Noelle Neylon-Walsh

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    Dublin 14

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  • Anna Swiston

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    64 Dominick Street

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  • Brian Williams

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    64 Dominick Street

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  • Brian Naughton

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    Dublin 2

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  • Sarah Landers

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    Online Therapies

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  • Susan Wilkinson

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    Dublin 14

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  • Katherina Sinnott

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    Dublin 14

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  • Katherina Sinnott

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    Online Therapies

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  • Joan Lally

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    64 Dominick Street,All Galway Locations

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  • Nicola Cahill

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    Online Therapies

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  • Gillian Tsoi

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    Dublin 2

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  • Eileen Tatschl

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    Online Therapies

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  • Gina O’Sullivan

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  • Maria McBride

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  • Annette O’Dwyer

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    Dublin 14

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  • Maria Fennell

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    Dublin 2

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  • Réamonn Canavan

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    27 Woodquay

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  • Clíona Hegarty

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  • Tim Holden

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    Dublin 2,Dublin 14

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  • Ana Saval-Badia

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  • Karen Fitzsimons

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    Dublin 2

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