1.1.2 Compulsive Feedback Loops and Escapism Mechanics

Analyzing addiction, behavioral loops, and the structural failure of self-regulation strategies under pressure.

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How to Avoid Unhealthy Coping Strategies During Addiction Recovery
ByClaudiu Manea March 17, 2023April 9, 2026
How to Avoid Unhealthy Coping Strategies During Addiction Recovery What is Addiction Recovery and How to Recognize Unhealthy Coping Strategies Addiction recovery is the process of overcoming an addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other substances. It involves a range of activities, including physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Recovery is a lifelong process and requires dedication…
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How to Recognize Addiction in Yourself and Others
ByClaudiu Manea March 17, 2023April 9, 2026
How to Recognize Addiction in Yourself and Others What is Addiction and How to Identify it Addiction is a condition characterized by compulsive and habit-forming behaviors that disrupt an individual’s life and lead to physical, emotional, and/or financial harm. It is a chronic and progressive disorder that gradually worsens over time. Addictive behavior can involve…
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How to Recognize the Signs of Relapse in Addiction Recovery
ByClaudiu Manea March 17, 2023April 9, 2026
How to Recognize the Signs of Relapse in Addiction Recovery What is Relapse and How Does it Affect Addiction Recovery? Relapse is a common problem among individuals recovering from addiction. It is defined as a return to drug or alcohol use after abstinence or a period of controlled drinking or drug use. Relapse can occur…
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Retail therapy: the complete guide to shopping addiction
ByClaudiu Manea October 24, 2022April 9, 2026
Retail therapy the complete guide to shopping addiction Introduction: What is a shopping addiction? A shopping addiction is a compulsive disorder that can be defined as the habit of excessive shopping, a habit that leads to financial and emotional distress. Shopping is a leisure activity that most people do out of necessity or to escape…
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The complete guide to gambling addiction and how it affects you
ByClaudiu Manea October 24, 2022April 9, 2026
Gambling addiction The complete guide on how it affects you Introduction: what is gambling addiction? Gambling addiction is a type of impulse control disorder that is characterized by an individual’s inability to resist the urge to gamble, even when the person knows that it will result in significant financial problems. The gambling industry has grown…
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Gaming addiction – on computer or phone
ByClaudiu Manea October 20, 2022April 9, 2026
Gaming addiction on computer or phone What are computer games? Almost everyone knows what a computer or phone is, but what exactly are computer games? Essentially, a game puts the player in an imaginary world where they play by certain rules, where their choices matter and where the consequences of those choices can surprise them….
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Alcohol addiction
ByClaudiu Manea October 20, 2022April 9, 2026
Alcohol addiction and treatment options Introduction: What is alcohol dependence? Alcohol dependence is defined as any alcohol consumption that causes problems. This includes alcoholism and alcohol abuse, where a person’s life increasingly starts to revolve around the use of this substance. A few years ago, the American Psychological Association updated the criteria for alcoholism to…
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Why some people drink
ByClaudiu Manea October 20, 2022April 9, 2026
Why some people drink and what that means to you Why people drink and how much Alcohol overdoses are alcohol-induced deaths resulting from excessive alcohol consumption. In the United States, they account for more than 10% of all alcohol-related deaths, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, with a range of causal…
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The Effects of Marijuana Consumption
ByClaudiu Manea October 20, 2022April 9, 2026
The Effects of Marijuana Consumption and what you can do about it Introduction: What is marijuana? Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that comes from the Cannabis plant and has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for thousands of years. Marijuana is derived from the cannabis plant and can be consumed in a variety of…
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1.1.2 Compulsive Feedback Loops and Escapism Mechanics

How to Avoid Unhealthy Coping Strategies During Addiction Recovery

How to Recognize Addiction in Yourself and Others

How to Recognize the Signs of Relapse in Addiction Recovery

Retail therapy: the complete guide to shopping addiction

The complete guide to gambling addiction and how it affects you

Gaming addiction – on computer or phone

Alcohol addiction

Why some people drink

The Effects of Marijuana Consumption

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