addiction psychology
Compulsion mind study
Addiction psychology is the branch of psychology focused on understanding compulsive substance use and behavioral dependencies.
It examines why people develop addictions, how cravings and triggers work, and what drives relapse.
The field informs treatment approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing: She specialized in addiction psychology after watching her brother struggle with alcoholism.
- habit formationEstablishing automatic behavioral patterns
- peer pressureInfluence from one's equals
- reward systemsMechanisms reinforcing desired behaviors
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- socioeconomic factorsClass and wealth influences
neurotransmitters · brain plasticity · family dynamics · social isolation · coping mechanisms · substance abuse · dual diagnosis · inner demons · genetic predisposition · limbic system · decision-making · craving · 12-step programs · one day at a time · shake · compulsive behavior · media influence · withdrawal symptoms
addiction psychologyimpulse control
Regulating sudden urges
sobriety · abstinence · self-regulation · executive function · delayed gratification
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