Tag: addiction
The Vicious Cycle Of Addiction (And How To Fight Back)
The trouble with drugs and alcohol is that they typically start as something you only want, not something you need. Some people can keep them in firmly in the “want” category forever. But some drugs are more addictive than others, and some people just seem to have personalities that make them more p ...
4 Most Common Addictions Today – Where Does Yours Come In?
Addiction is one of those terms you might throw around when referring to someone who is a shoe addict, but it is a term that is used seriously when referring to someone addicted to drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, however, too much of anything, even if you believe it’s completely harmless, can be ba ...
![Is the United States Addicted To Gaming? [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/us-gaming-addiction-habits-infographic-optimized.jpg "Is the United States Addicted To Gaming? [Infographic]")
Is the United States Addicted To Gaming? [Infographic]
Many of us have got lost in video games at some point or another. Hours of gaming can seem like minutes, and when time slips away from you, it’s easy to skip out on reality. But would you cancel on a date or miss a day at work to feed the habit? These are, of course, questions that might seem to hav ...
Video Game Psychology – Addiction vs. Achievement
As an omnipresent part of modern culture, video games hold a fascination for both researchers and laypeople alike. One particular area of interest lies in their psychological impact on players. The concepts of addiction and achievement have been associated with video game play, leading researchers t ...
How To Take Yourself Through A Social Media Detox
In the past ten years, there have been huge advances in the capabilities of smartphones and other technologies. Nowadays, we use our computers and phones for a variety of functions, ranging from online banking to quick information to social media, easily the biggest of them all. [pullquote]For some ...
Upload A Pic And See Your Face On Meth After 5 Years Of Drug Abuse
I learned early on that drugs could ruin a person's life. When I was a kid, I remember getting annoyed at all the people who tried to teach me about that, but now that I'm an adult, I'm glad they did. I am one of the blessed people who never got caught up in that craziness. I think it's important to ...
Constant Connection To The Virtual World Can Cause More Harm Than Good
Mobile devices, and their ability to keep us connected 24/7, have invaded all facets of our lives. These devices have brought us incredible conveniences by their constant connection to the world, but they don’t come with warning labels about appropriate use. Smartphones are with you at all times, an ...
Nerdtendo Gamebooze Flask: Gaming Addiction Gone Too Far
A lot of people have experienced the feeling of some kind of addiction. Whether it is love, alcohol or anything else doesn't matter, it's the addiction itself that steals your time and never gives it back. Even though you may not think so, gaming addiction is quite similar to alcohol addiction. I kn ...
Kitchen Safe: Keep Your Sugary Cravings (Or Other Addictions) In Check
Okay, so here's the problem... There are a lot of people who can't keep themselves and their sugar cravings in check. I think I speak for quite a few of us when I say that on occasion, I can't keep myself from grabbing a few extra cookies or whatever sugary sweets I have in the kitchen. It's such an ...
![Internet Addiction: Is This Online Disorder Real? [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/internet-addiction-study-facts-infographic-optimized.jpg "Internet Addiction: Is This Online Disorder Real? [Infographic]")
Internet Addiction: Is This Online Disorder Real? [Infographic]
With all the really good services online, Internet addiction is becoming ever more severe. Some say Internet addiction doesn't exist, while other people clearly suffer from the effects. What's interesting is that the addiction itself has more branches than any other addiction known. We have online g ...
![The Enticing & Alluring Effects Of Social Media [Comic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/social-media-comic-strip-1-optimized.jpg "The Enticing & Alluring Effects Of Social Media [Comic]")
The Enticing & Alluring Effects Of Social Media [Comic]
If you are a social media addict, you may wake up in the morning thinking, "It's not going to swallow my day today," but inevitably, you spend hours tweeting, updating your status and posting pictures. I know what that's like. I used to do that. I'm a recovering social media addict, and although I s ...
![Online Activity Report: Men vs. Women [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/online-activity-report-2013-infographic-optimized.jpg "Online Activity Report: Men vs. Women [Infographic]")
Online Activity Report: Men vs. Women [Infographic]
There is no doubt the Internet is becoming more and more popular. If anything, Facebook's user count should be a testament to that. It turns out, when it comes to our activity, it varies a lot depending on whether you are a male or a female. The average user today can connect to the Internet through ...
How Drug Abuse Affects The Body: Before & After Photography
I've written about this topic before, but it's been a while, so I thought today would be a good day to touch on it again. I'm talking about drug abuse and how drug abuse affects our lives and the lives of everyone around us. For those of us who have never taken drugs, I think it can be hard to empat ...
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The Mental Effects Of Facebook Addiction [Infographic]
While you are reading this, there is a good chance you are logged into Facebook. Now that Facebook has hit the 1 billionth user milestone, you might start wondering what everyone does on this giant social network. I mean, there are so many people constantly networking, sharing, liking and commenting ...
![Social Media Addiction & Personality Types [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/social-media-addiction-personalities-infographic-optimized.png "Social Media Addiction & Personality Types [Infographic]")
Social Media Addiction & Personality Types [Infographic]
It's not exactly a secret that social media is a huge time sink for anyone who has become addicted to it. Everything from your work to your time with friends and loved ones suffers from your addiction, and before long, you'll see and ignore the consequences. It's a natural behavior amongst people wh ...