...Thesis statement: Can junk food addiction be called a bad habit, such as smoking in the modern society? Supporting points: 1) What is junk food? Categories of junk food. 2) Statistics about fast-food. Health problems fast food can cause. 3) Why are people still visiting fast-food places if fast-food is often blamed for the poor health of many people? Everyday millions of people get addicted to junk food. These are people who do not have enough time, children, or those who find it affordable to eat in fast food places because of the low prices there. The junk food can be classified in few categories - snacks, fast food, and soft drinks. The first category are the snacks, which are being brought everyday by millions of people who are not concerned about how unhealthy it is and care only about the taste. The products from the fast food restaurants such as hamburgers are the second category. A person will buy a hamburger because it is very good in taste but he or she does not consider what really is inside this "meal" and how those ingredients might harm his or her health. It is hardly possible to pass McDonalds nowadays without stopping there and having a hamburger with a big Coke. Soft drinks are also a part of the junk food area. Soft drinks are incredibly bad for people's health due to their high level of sugar and other components. Fast food is a major reason for obesity and other health problems. A research on causes of obesity done by the medical center...
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...being introduced to 12 steps, my life was about food and the acquisition of it,” said Amber. Only 48 months ago Amber weighed nearly 320 lbs with a dress size of 26. Tired of fad diets and breaking self promises, she turned to the help of the well-known 12 steps for addiction and as she put it ‘got real’ about her food addiction. She found a long term solution for her food issues in understanding the science of addiction to food and by committing herself to the 12 steps of addiction recovery. Both Amber and her colleague Dr. Vera Tarman agree that weight loss is only a result of the recovery process for the food addict. Amber went from sneaking food and staying away from public interactions to becoming an advocate for food addiction in the public eye, truly a real life success story. “The process of surrendering to addiction is difficult for most people,” said Dr. Tarman, Canada’s foremost food addiction expert. “For those people like Amber who embrace the science behind food addiction and the need to change the way they think and act; the results of recovery can be remarkable.” Today Amber has lost over 150 lbs and more importantly is totally committed to the recovery process, including abstinence from sugars and starch. “It’s one day at a time for me, like it is for most people recovering from addiction”, noted Amber. Amber has taken control of her life and her story is one of breaking through the denial of her addiction and developing a passion for living life to the...
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...Food addiction is a major leading cause in obesity during this time. Many people think that food addiction is not a big deal since it is not as harmful as drugs or alcohol, but in reality, it can be just as bad. While some people believe that fast food is the only thing leading to obesity, others may say that TV- advertisements, and the promotion of unhealthy foods is what causes addiction, leading to obesity. There is, in fact, such a thing as unhealthy food addiction. In the Article “Food addiction plays a major role in obesity epidemic” Dr. Valerie Taylor stated, “Compulsive and out of control tendency to eat plays a fundamental role in causing obesity,” This statement from Dr. Taylor proves that the tendency to eat, also known as food addiction, is a major role in leading to obesity....
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...Gambling Addictions LaSheyna L. Payne GEN/200 April 2, 2013 Annie Green Gambling Addictions Gambling addictions which, is sometimes called compulsive or pathological gambling, is a disorder in which you cannot control yourself. Gambling addictions come in many forms such as going to the casino, logging into the internet or even purchasing lottery tickets. Because of the hold it has on a person, it can cause several harmful effects such as health issues, emotional instability and astronomical financial burdens. Even though some have fooled themselves in believing that it is just for fun and enjoyment, the real truth is it can be a life changing experience. In 1998, people gambling in this country lost $50 billion in legal wagering and by 2003, the figure jumped to more than $72 billion. The number one gambling addiction is casino gambling. Gambling addictions which, is sometimes called compulsive or pathological gambling, is a disorder in which you cannot control yourself. The different structures and sounds once you enter into the casino surrounding gives an adrenaline rush that causes the urge to gamble. The urge to want more money comes about when a big jackpot is won. There are various symptoms of gambling addiction. One symptom of gambling addiction begins is lying when confronted about the problem. Another way of detecting addiction is when they gamble with money that is needed to pay bills, buy food or any necessities that are needed for everyday living...
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...behaviors and describes the different ways compulsive consumption can be manifested. Addictive behaviors are characterized by the ability to produce immediate satisfaction or relief from any discomfort. Addictions begin as pleasant behavior but later in variable term for each of them, enslave the subject who feels compelled to repeat, despite the discomfort that you are causing, and may provoke some conflicts. If the person is caught in this repetitive behavior, he finally created a real addiction. We talk about addiction when an addictive behavior so largely it involves the subject that leads to a dependency. Conspicuous consumption is becoming a cultural problem in the society, leading to crippling consumer debt and our consumption is unsustainable both economically and environmentally. Consumerism goes hand-in-hand with a compulsive attitude. This compulsive attitude is a pathological behavior and is considered as physiological dependence, or a behavior addiction. It is considered a recurring behavior, which despite attempts to resist the urge occurs. A behavior is considered compulsive when it results from compelling impulses or urges and is inappropriate or disruptive (Ullman and Krasner 1969). There are individuals where consuming things, whatever it may be, from food to clothing, cars, collector artifacts or any other thing is seen as an intense action, a complete involvement that can hurt many other aspects in their lives. This is a compulsive...
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...Substance Addictions Versus Process Addictions Substance Addictions Alavi et al (2012) discussed the difficulties in defining the concept of addiction but the authors believed that the core component for defining the addiction concept is “the dependence on a substance (Alavi et al, 2012).” Substance abuse is a pattern of an individual using a substance to achieve a mood altering purpose. Another reason individuals seek out substances can be due to depression or negative self-esteem, they look at the substance as a chance to escape or as a way to feel in power over their own life. Over time this can develop into a serious problem as the addiction takes hold causing the individual to require the substance more frequently and in higher dosages to achieve the same effect. Capuzzi & Stauffer (2012) felt that in focusing on the behavioral aspects that it captured the tone that addiction has a “chronic, relapsing, and compulsive nature (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2012).” The cycle of abuse tends to cause the abusers to suffer a decline in their performances within the home, their job, and their role within the family. Types of Substances Capuzzi & Stauffer (2012) examined multiple substances of addiction such as “depressants, stimulants, cannabinoids, hallucinogens, and opioids (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2012).” A depressant is a substance that lowers the anxiety of the individual taking it, it promotes to the user a sense of well-being. Stimulants provide the users with...
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...steadily increasing is disturbing. We are finding out that about 80% of adult smokers started smoking as teenagers. We now see a lot of smokers giving each other rewards in social aspects such as conversations, companionships, and other common social contacts. Research has proven the fact that nicotine has the ability to suppress feelings, suppress appetite for food, is used as stimulation after sex, and is a good way to relax from troubles and feelings of insecurities. People that smoke go to designated areas and congregate around the one that has the light, even when the weather is sub-zero. There they are huddled up against each other in an area, taking in the last drag before the break is over, or they find some kind of shelter to smoke their cigarettes. Teens like to act as if they are someone special or dangerous. By smoking they can act on those feelings. Because it is so forbidden it becomes more alluring to teens. The problem is that when they take that first puff, they can become addicted. The idea that they are breaking the law or going against their parents and schools is an addiction within itself. Kids like to get attention; it does not matter if it’s good attention or bad attention. They crave attention and by smoking they get big...
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...Are You a Shopaholic? 3 Steps To Fixing Your Addiction 1 Posted June 26, 2012 by Danica Saarah Nelson in Advice “The first step to recovering is admitting you have a problem,” is a cliché we hear all the time. But do you see overspending on constant shopping trips as a crucial life issue that’s nearly as harmful as drugs or alcohol? It can be! Spending your disposable income on unnecessary items (especially when they’re charged to your credit card) is a surefire way to an unsuccessful and unhappy future. Below are the first three steps you can take to curing your illness. Step 1 – Remove Yourself From ALL Mailing Lists It’s hard, but it’s the easiest way to avoid succumbing to the temptations of spending money on something you wouldn’t have otherwise if you weren’t victim to that specific e-mail. If you REALLY want to get exclusive information on a sale or get your hands on a coupon code, a simple Google Search will do the trick. Removing yourself from every mailing list you’ve subscribed to is your first step towards curing your spending habits! Step 2 – Ditch the Plastic. Adopt the Paper! This one is pretty simple. All you have to do is take your Credit and Debit Cards out of your wallet. People essentially spend less when they’re using cash because they can see for themselves how quickly it can decrease as opposed to when you’re using plastic, you just swipe and go. Ever change your mind about purchasing something because you don’t want to break your $20? Then...
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...Addiction and Phobias Nina Hernandez PSY/300 February 19, 2014 Kirsten Fowler Phobias and Addictions People are diagnosed with phobias and addictions that keep them in a personal prison everyday. Many cases are studied and researched to find how and why individuals have phobias and addictions. The key points to these studies are to find if it is possible to cure individuals with phobias and assist those with addictions to quit or be cured. This paper will give definitions of phobias and addictions, types of phobias and addictions, and how they were developed. It will also discuss classical and operant conditioning and what extinction means and how it is achieved using both conditioning’s. Phobias Definition Before speaking of phobias one should understand the definition of the word phobia the definition from the text book Psychology (6th ed.) it states “an irrational fear of a specific object or situation” Kowalski, R. & Westen, D. (2014). Another definition from the Encyclopaedia Britannica Online also states that it is classified as an anxiety disorder (2014). Many phobias are believed to be learned emotional reactions that can occur when a fear is exhibited via a tragic situation or an alarming event. This in turn can be conveyed to similar events and can resurface as if they are feeling it for the first time. There are many phobias that exist; some examples are claustrophobia, arachnophobia, and acrophobia. Types ...
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...Chapter II Related Literature There is a study that shows the positive impact of technology affecting youth. Other studies also shows its negative impact particularly on youngsters. Focusing of their growth with technology products. In some cases reveal both sides the positive and negative. For balance approach. Based on wikipedea gadget was revealed on 1990’s in creation of social networking (SN) In the software industry, "Gadget" refers to computer programs that provide services without needing an independent application to be launched for each one, but instead run in an environment that manages multiple gadgets. There are several implementations based on existing software development techniques, like JavaScript, form input, and various image formats. The earliest documented use of the term gadget in context of software engineering was in 1985 by the developers of Amiga OS, the operating system of the Amiga computers (intuition.library and also later gadtools.library). It denotes what other technological traditions call GUI widget—a control element in graphical user interface. This naming convention remains in continuing use (as of 2008) since then. The X11 windows system 'Intrinsics' also defines gadgets and their relationship to widgets (buttons, labels etc.). The gadget was a windowless widget which was supposed to improve the performance of the application by reducing the memory load on the X server. A gadget would use the Window id of its parent widget and had no...
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...Book Critique – Addiction and Grace Spring, 2014 Bibliography May, Gerald G. (2009). Addiction and Grace: Love and spirituality in the healing of addiction.np: HarperCollins Gerald "Jerry" Gordon May (June 12, 1940- April 12, 2005) was an American Psychiatrist and Theologian. May initially worked as an Air Force psychiatrist in Vietnam where he was a conscientious objector and then became chief of inpatient services at Andrews Air Force Base. After he and his family moved to Columbia, Maryland, he worked on staff treating patients at the Spring Grove Hospital Center and Patuxent Correctional Mental Health Center of the Maryland state prisons system. In 1973, May joined the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Bethesda, Maryland, where he eventually became a senior fellow conducting workshops in contemplative theology and psychology. May wrote several books which advanced his views on combining spiritual direction with psychological treatment such as “Care of Mind/Care of Spirit, The Dark Night of the Soul, The Open Way, Pilgrimage Home, Simply Sane, Will and Spirit, and The Wisdom of Wilderness”. At the beginning of the reading May talks about the empty longing we all fee inside; “whether we are consciously religious or not, this desire is our deepest longing and our most precious treasure.” Sometimes we feel alone or incomplete. May argues that humans have an inborn desire for God however due to the presence of sin in the world this desire was channeled...
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...Water pollution has become an issue of great concern in our society. Many of today’s water ecosystems and drinking water are being polluted and destroyed as we speak. There are many types of water ecosystems such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds witch provide homes to many different organisms. There are overwhelming factors that contribute to the problems of water pollution such as sewage, radioactive wastes, improper disposal of trash on land, and careless beachgoers. These are all significant problems that people do not realize until all of the damage is done. There are very few methods of controlling this pollution and more need to be developed in order to try and control these problems immediately. The first few causes of water pollution include sewage and nutrients from fertilizers being dumped into water. This causes a problem for all the organisms because the nutrients cause the algae and water plants to grow to abnormally large sizes. This can eventually block waterways. As the wastes decompose it uses up oxygen and blocks the flow of water in natural rivers and streams. Also, as these nutrients decompose in the water, they use up oxygen which can harm all the organisms living in the environment. Fish and other organisms living in water need oxygen just as much as humans need it. Since all aquatic organisms depend on oxygen in the water, without a sufficient supply they will not be able to survive. This would be a very dangerous thing. Anything that can decrease...
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...indulge in this excessive shopping, how they are different from normal shoppers in terms of utility and purchase behaviours, how retail outlets supply the goods and services to satisfy the addiction and what are the positive and negative externalities of this behaviour. The research also points out that in long term this addiction turns out to be harmful but in the short term in is quite fruitful and this is what turns the normal shoppers into shopaholics. After addressing the above mentioned issues the report moves to explaining what is shopping addiction, a psychological disorder or just a past time, how it is linked to other addictions, what are some of the symptoms of this disorder, what problems arise when someone starts indulging in this excessive shopping behaviour both financial and social problems and then the general personality characteristics of shopaholics are discussed like shopaholics seek other’s approval, they have low self esteem, they have emotional problems, they face difficulty in controlling their impulses, they fantasize everything around them, they are materialistic and finally in conclusion the report discusses some of the measures that can be taken to overcome this problem for example by exercising control on one’s impulses one can control and curb this addiction to some extent, use of credit cards is strictly forbidden because you end up buying more then you intend to when you are using them as no...
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...Gambling Addiction The Good and Bad Of The Addiction DeVry University HOSP 440 15897 - Casino Management Dr. Warren Jahn - Professor Submitted by: Michael Phillip Bunker Date: 12/30/2012 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Foundation, Facts and Statistics, and the Psychological Rationale of Gambling Addiction 4 Foundations of Gambling Addiction 4 Facts and Statistics 4 Psychological Rationale of a Gambling Addiction 6 Causes and Effects as well as Consequences Concerning Gambling Addiction 7 Causes of Gambling Addiction 7 Effects of Gambling Addiction 8 Consequences of Gambling Addiction 9 Differences and Degrees of Gambling in Demographics, Types, and Stages Concerning Gambling 10 Gambling Addiction and Gender 10 Age of the Gambling Addict 11 The Different Types of Gamblers 11 Various Stages of Gambling Addiction 12 Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Gambling Addictions 13 Risk Factors of Gambling Addiction 13 Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction 14 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Help for Gamblers, Families, and Other Loved Ones 15 Diagnosis Pertaining to Gambling Addiction 15 Treatment for the Gambling Addiction 16 Help for Families, Friends, and Other Loved Ones 16 Conclusion 17 References 19 Introduction When we come to the idea of a gambling addiction, the behavior is known to be abnormal and the uncontrollable urge to gamble is strong. Exploration of these concepts will be in the following. First, will be the...
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...they do not need. Do you ever go to the mall to “window shop” only to walk out holding 3 bags after having had lunch at the food court? I know this feeling all too well and can say that the feeling of satisfaction is only short-lived in comparison to the feeling of regret when you realize that your wallet feels a lot lighter. If you can relate to this feeling, you may have a problem that is asking to be fixed. There are multiple steps to take in order this unfortunate habit. These steps include: * Identifying whether or not you have a problem * Determining the reasons you manage to accommodate this problem * Finding the easiest ways for you to stop compulsive purchases What is compulsive shopping? (Woman holding multiple shopping bags) Many people go to the supermarket in search for one item and come back with bags full of unnecessary groceries. Sometimes you walk into a store only to realize that you’ve been in need of a burgundy scarf but did not realize until you saw it on the sale rack. Whether you shop well over what your budget allows you, or you can afford the purchases you make, if you find yourself buying things that you do not need, you may be a compulsive shopper. Sometimes this attitude is affected by your mood or the weather, other times it’s a year-round activity. Either way, shopping can quickly become an addiction if you...
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