ADDICTIVE PERSONALITY

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS

The term “addictive personality” is not a recognized medical diagnosis. It is a colloquial term used to describe a set of traits and behaviors that may increase a person’s risk of developing an addiction.

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Symptoms: drugs,exercise food, gambling
Progression: planning life around the need
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YouTube Video: Addictive Personality

Amazon or Library book: The Addicts’ Guide to Addictive Personality

Support Groups:

nami.org, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Helpline-800-950-6264 (M-F, 10 a.m.-8