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HealthyGamerGGJan 10, 2025Overcoming Addiction: The Addict's Brain, Recovery Rules, and Life Transformation
PsychologyAddict's brainDenialDeal-makingPerception of control
psychacksAug 26, 2022You've Got to Feel It to Heal It: Processing Emotions for Recovery and Maturation
PsychologyEmotional numbingAddiction recoveryEmotional maturationEmotional processing- HealthyGamerGGAug 15, 2022
The REAL Effects of Internet Addiction: Distraction, Dopamine, and the Erosion of Real-World Patience
PsychologyInternet addictionTechnology addictionDistractibilityDopamine reward circuitry 
DocSnipesJul 20, 2022Understanding and Recovering from Problematic Pornography and Sex Addiction
PsychologyPornography (definition)Compulsive/Problematic Pornography UseCoolidge EffectDopamine (motivation chemical)- HealthyGamerGGJun 11, 2022
What TikTok Does to Your Brain: The Psychology of Partial Reinforcement, Isolated Stimulation, and Digital Addiction
PsychologySensory overloadPartial reinforcementRandom reinforcement scheduleLoot boxes - HealthyGamerGGSep 21, 2021
Navigating Porn Addiction in Relationships: Rebuilding Trust and Communication for Partners
RelationshipsPorn addictionTrust issuesLong-distance relationship challengesEmotional regulation - DocSnipesSep 8, 2021
Chemical and Behavioral Addiction Overview Part 2: Similarities, Differences, and Treatment Approaches for Addictive Behaviors
PsychologyBehavioral AddictionsChemical AddictionsDopamine SystemNorepinephrine - DocSnipesSep 12, 2020
Advances in Medication Assisted Therapy for Substance Use Disorders: Nicotine, Alcohol, Opioids, and Methamphetamine
HealthMedication Assisted Therapy (MAT)Substance Use Disorder (SUD)Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) - HealthyGamerGGDec 27, 2019
Dr. Kanojia's Perspective on Quitting Gaming: Beyond Cold Turkey and Towards a Fulfilling Life
PsychologyVideo game addictionCold turkey (quitting)Substance use disordersBehavioral addictions - DocSnipesMar 15, 2019
Breaking the Cycle of Pornography Addiction: Neurochemical Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Strategies
PsychologyPornography addictionGaming addictionDSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) - HealthyGamerGGJan 26, 2019
Reframing Video Game Addiction: From Problematic Gaming to Healthy Engagement
PsychologyVideo game addiction (traditional view)Problematic gamingHealthy gamingAbstinence-only model - DocSnipesMar 1, 2018
Multi-Dimensional Clinical Approaches and Administrative Considerations in Intensive Outpatient Treatment
PsychologyIntensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP)Outpatient TreatmentResidential TreatmentBiopsychosocial Model - DocSnipesJun 22, 2017
Improving Cultural Competence in Addiction and Mental Health Recovery: Navigating Culture Shifts
PsychologyCultural Competence ContinuumAcculturation into RecoveryRecovery CultureAddiction Culture - DocSnipesMar 9, 2017
Medication Assisted Therapies in Addiction Recovery: A Counselor's Comprehensive Guide
HealthMedication Assisted Therapy (MAT)PharmacotherapyCravings reductionCo-occurring disorders - DocSnipesAug 30, 2016
Exploring Diverse Self-Help and Support Group Models for Recovery and Personal Growth
Self-Development12 StepsAddiction recoveryHigher Power (of our understanding)Good Orderly Direction (GOD)