MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'addictive personality'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:39:37 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960076&cid=t_170677_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-personality-traits-of-alcoholics%2F Symptoms and personality traits in alcoholic patients: a comparative study. The aim of this paper was to describe the psychopathological and personality profile associated with alcohol dependence and to compare it with those of non-addictive disorders and the normal population. The sample consisted of 158 alcohol-dependent participants attending a psychiatric outpatient clinic, 120 psychiatric patients with non-addictive disorders and 103 participants from the general population chosen to match the patient samples for age, gender and socioeconomic level. All participants were assessed with different instruments related to personality. Patients from the clinical groups presented more symptoms of anxiety and depression than the healthy participants and had more problems adjusting to... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960076 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13:50:34 +0100 3960076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3636026&cid=t_170677_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FW7QXXmjN2Dw%2F Internet addiction is a growing problem across the world. Anyone with a so called addictive personality may develop any other addiction including the internet. People recovering from alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency and compulsive gambling may be in danger of developing Internet Addiction. Via: Online Nursing Programs See also Internet Addiction My First Year in Recovery Undrunk; A Skeptics Guide to AA Smoking and Erectile Dysfunction What Blog Readers Read Hazelden and HCIBooks Online Spirituality Books Inspirational Books Love & Relationships Books Addiction & Recovery Books (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3636026 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:50:00 +0100 3636026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383094&cid=t_170677_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FFepiWldxlAA%2F Second Edition For nearly a decade, The Addictive Personality has helped people understand the process of addiction. Now, through this second edition, author Craig Nakken brings new depth and dimension to our understanding of how an individual becomes an addict. Going beyond the definition that limits dependency to the realm of alcohol and other drugs, Nakken uncovers the common denominator of all addiction and describes how the process is progressive. Through research and practical experience, Nakken sheds new light on: Genetic factors tied to addiction Cultural influences on addictive behaviors The progressive nature of the disease Steps to a successful recovery The author examines how addictions start, how society pushes people toward addiction, and what happens inside those who beco... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383094 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:25:39 +0100 3383094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153639&cid=t_170677_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FSDUpDPH9_2c%2F   Psychopathological symptoms and personality traits in alcohol-dependent patients: a comparative study. The aim of this paper was to describe the psychopathological and personality profile associated with alcohol dependence and to compare it with those of non-addictive disorders and the normal population. The sample consisted of 158 alcohol-dependent participants attending a psychiatric outpatient clinic, 120 psychiatric patients with non-addictive disorders and 103 participants from the general population chosen to match the patient samples for age, gender and socioeconomic level. All participants were assessed with different instruments related to personality Impulsiveness Scale, Sensation-Seeking Scale and STAI, psychopathology SCL-90-R, BDI and Maladjustment Scale a... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153639 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:26:02 +0100 3153639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719754&cid=t_170677_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2F20%2Fdrinking-diaries-on-rejecting-addiction-and-drama%2F I was recently invited by Caren Osten Gerszberg and Leah Odze Epstein who write and compile the fun blog, “Drinking Diaries” to contribute my two-cents on where I am with the whole drinking thing. Check out the other interesting pieces at www.drinkingdiaries.com. It’s been 20 years since I used vodka like aspirin — to numb my pain. In fact, I’ve been sober 17 years more than I drank, since I quit before I was old enough to buy the stuff. So my brain should be used to ordering Perrier with lime and shaking my head politely as the merlot bottle comes my way. I should be so used to drinking non-alcoholic beverages at cocktail hours that I don’t give alcohol a second thought. But the truth is that ex-drunks need to stay in recovery their whole lives. Like ca... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719754 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:38:05 +0100 2719754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523127&cid=t_170677_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F26%2Fboredom-can-be-a-door-to-new-growth%2F A few days ago a friend forwarded me a post on DailyOM.com called “Boredom: Fanning the Creative Flames.” It says: The human mind thrives on novelty. What was once a source of pleasure can become tedious after a time. Though our lives are full, boredom lurks around every corner because we innately long for new experiences. Yet boredom by its very nature is passive. In this idle state of mind, we may feel frustrated at our inability to channel our mental energy into productive or engaging tasks. We may even attempt to lose ourselves in purposeless or self-destructive pursuits. While this can be a sign of depression, it can also be an invitation issued from your mind, asking you to challenge yourself. Boredom can become the motivation that drives you to learn, explore the exotic... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523127 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:32:10 +0100 2523127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526839&cid=t_170677_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fhis-present-obsession.html My husband's most recent obsession is with a weight bench. I'm pleased with him obsessing and compulsing over things that aren't heroin, and working out is certainly a good alternative. We had a falling out this morning, however, about his desperate, life-or-death need for weights.He's found a weight bench on the side of the road, and he dragged it home. Next, he finagled his sister into purchasing a bar to accompany his bench. The only thing he needs to complete his set is the actual weight, so he's done a pretty good job of scavenging it together.He called me today and told me that he was going to get his aunt to take him to buy weights for the bar today, but he needed me to tell his aunt that it's ok. He thought he'd found a remarkable shortcut to avoiding paying bills. His aunt deposit... Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526839 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:21:00 +0100 1526839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1247944&cid=t_170677_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fthe-personality-traits-of-alcoholics%2F   Psychopathological symptoms and personality traits in alcohol-dependent patients: a comparative study. The aim of this paper was to describe the psychopathological and personality profile associated with alcohol dependence and to compare it with those of non-addictive disorders and the normal population. The sample consisted of 158 alcohol-dependent participants attending a psychiatric outpatient clinic, 120 psychiatric patients with non-addictive disorders and 103 participants from the general population chosen to match the patient samples for age, gender and socioeconomic level. All participants were assessed with different instruments related to personality Impulsiveness Scale, Sensation-Seeking Scale and STAI, psychopathology SCL-90-R, BDI and Maladjustment Scale a... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1247944 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:54:44 +0100 1247944