Behavioural Addictions

Internet addiction

Internet addiction has become very much a 21st Century problem. With the introduction of smartphones access to the internet is available 24/7 at the touch of a button. Internet addiction is a behavioural disorder that can infiltrate and damage all areas of the effected persons life, in particular their personal relationships and productivity levels. Thankfully, we at Delamere know how to treat internet addiction effectively. You can find out more about the signs and symptoms of internet addiction and the treatments available here.

Sex and love addiction

Sex and love addiction are both classified as behavioural disorders. Just because a substance is not involved as such, make them no less damaging to a persons life. The reasons that underpin sex and love addiction are often complex. Suffering from either of these disorders makes for a life of pain and misery, with the individual never knowing true and healthy intimacy. You can find out more about sex and love addiction and innovative treatments we deliver to overcome it here.

Gambling addiction

Gambling addiction, also known as problem gambling, gambling disorder, pathological gambling and compulsive gambling holds many similarities behaviour wise to drug addiction. A gambling addict becomes hooked on the abnormal high their brain creates whilst engaging in a gamble. Gambling addiction wreaks all manner of havoc in a persons life, equally affecting their partners and family members in a negative way. You can find out more about gambling addiction, the signs and symptoms and the various treatments available to enable recovery here.