BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS

We live in an age where the boundaries between a healthy lifestyle and addiction are becoming increasingly blurred. Work, shopping, the internet, sports - all that was recently synonymous with development and self-fulfillment, today can turn into an obsession. The book "Behavioral Addictions" is a compendium of knowledge about the causes, mechanisms and consequences of these modern problems.

• Comprehensive analysis of the causes and mechanisms of behavioral addictions.
• Practical tips on prevention and therapy.
• Detailed discussion of various forms of addiction, such as gambling, workaholism, sex addiction, internet addiction and many others.
• Scientific models of the causes of behavioral addictions
• Description of the basics of prevention, counseling and psychotherapy for people struggling with this problem
• A separate part of the publication is devoted to the categories of behavioral addictions
• For students of psychology, pedagogy, clinical sociology and health sciences

The publication presents information on scientific models of the causes of behavioral addictions and describes the basics of prevention, counseling and psychotherapy for people struggling with this problem. The authors discuss in detail issues related to gambling, new technologies, body-modifying treatments, consuming high-calorie foods, sex and pornography, shopping and working. The book is a valuable source of knowledge both for people seeking an understanding of their own behavior and for professionals dealing with helping addicts.

The publication is addressed to a wide audience, including students of psychology, pedagogy, clinical sociology and health sciences, as well as practitioners working in therapeutic centers, care, educational and school institutions. Thanks to it, the reader can revise myths and prejudices about their own lifestyle and the use of the goods so abundantly offered nowadays. This book is an invitation to reflect on your own habits and seek balance in a world full of temptations.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN is a renowned publisher that has been providing readers with scientific publications of the highest quality for years. PWN books are characterized by reliability, timeliness and high editorial quality. "Behavioral Addictions" is another title in the publisher's offer that meets these standards, offering the reader a comprehensive and reliable source of knowledge on an important social problem. This publication is the result of the work of experienced scientists and practitioners who present complex issues related to behavioral addictions in an accessible way.

The book "Behavioral Addictions" is not only an analysis of problems, but also a guide in the search for solutions. The authors propose specific prevention and therapy strategies that can help people struggling with addictions regain control of their lives. This publication is an invitation to dialogue and reflect on your own choices, as well as a tool to support professionals in their daily work.