What are Impulse Control Disorders? |
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What are impulse control disorders?(Process Addictions, Behavioral Addictions, Lifestyle Addictions)
Sex, Love, Gambling, Shopping, Food, Videogames, Internet, Work…
These are all “behavioral activities” that can become problematic, impulsive and excessive.
The combination of our technology (internet, social media, videogames) combined with less family interaction and more stress has caused some people to become more vulnerable to lifestyle addictions.
Research is revealing similar neurocircuitry between behavioral addictions and drug addictions. |
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Are We A Society of Overconsumption & Excess?
Impulse Control Disorders Definition:
- Repetitive or compulsive engagement in a specific behavior (sex, gambling, shopping, etc.) despite adverse consequences.
- Diminished control over the problematic behavior.
- Tension, arousal, pleasure, gratification, regret, guilt associated with the experience of engaging in the behavior.
DSM4 Classification of Specific Impulse Control Disorders:
- Kleptomania
- Pyromania
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder
- Trichotillomania
- Pathologic Gambling
- Impulse Control Disorder N.O.S.
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Lifestyle Addictions Epidemiology:
Pathologic Gambling 1-5% of the population
Compulsive Shopping 1.8% to 5% of the population
Compulsive Sexual Behavior 3-6% of the population |
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Other Programs Include:
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