Other Addictions
Behaviors such as paying for prostitutes, actively looking for increasingly extreme forms of porn and having a string of affairs while in a relationship are all possible signs of this kind of addiction
Sex Addiction - 200
Affects around 8-10 percent of Americans
When somebody gives excessive attention, gifts, sex or affection in order to gain control of a relationship, it is called...
Love Bombing - 300
That number for monthly rent and utilities is rarely all you pay. Pest control, parking passes, trash removal and using online rent payments are all examples of these
Hidden fees/costs - 400
Its a good call to assume an extra 100-150 dollars on top of the number you see for rent and utilities
This unfortunate condition where a person continues dealing with hallucinations, paranoia and delusions even after long periods of sobriety
PAWS (post acute withdrawal symptoms) or post acute psychosis - 300
An action where you come up with excuses that MADE you act a certain way
Justification - 300
This Saturday Night Live comedian struggled with drug addiction throughout the 90s, though did manage to get sober during his role in "Tommy Boy", only to pass a few years later at 33 years old.
Chris Farley - 300
Parents throughout the country are finding massive amounts of heroin in their children's Halloween candy. Fact or bullshit
Bullshit - 200
Every year we hear stories like this and it happens so incredibly rarely if at all
This surprisingly common addiction can result in long term damage to teeth, jaw, stomach and hands. It can also result in infections that result in a few deaths every year.
Nail Biting (onychophagia) - 500
Affects between 20-30 percent of the population
This is what happens when a persons identity or emotional wellness depends completely on another person
Codependency - 100
When leasing a property, you may be asked to pay for one of THESE. A payment that might be returned when your lease expires
Security Deposit - 200
On average, only about 30 percent of people get the entire security deposit returned.
A feeling of intense fear, racing thoughts, increased heart rate or inability to sit still even when there is no danger present
Anxiety - 100
This behavior starts when someone looks fondly at the fun parts of the past, while ignoring the downsides and consequences
Romanticizing or glamourizing - 500
Widely regarded as one of the most influential guitar players of all time, This legend died at the age of 27 from an overdose that caused him to choke to death
Jimi Hendrix - 200
Other people who died from drugs at 27 include Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain (suicide but the heroin didn't help)
Racoon found passed out drunk after breaking into a liquor store. Fact or bullshit?
Fact. Thankfully the animal was fine and was released into the wild the next day - 100
Shopping Addiction - 300
Around 5-8 percent of Americans display signs of shopping addiction.
Relationships don't just thrive on the positive. Sometimes, people build a relationship on the negative, resulting in this type of unhealthy type of connection
Trauma Bonding - 500
Because nothing can ever be easy, be sure to budget some money when you start looking. Most apartments will ask you to pay one of these BEFORE you even are approved for the apartment
Application Fees - 300
These usually range between 30-50 dollars and are non refundable. Some US states actually make these illegal altogether.
Unwanted ideas that pop into your mind with little or no cause. Cravings are a great example
Intrusive thoughts - 400
This risky behavior starts off innocently enough. While taking time to yourself is good, when it escalates to this, there's an issue
This famous poet of the "Raven" and "Telltale heart" is suspected to have died at the age of 40 from alcohol or substance use after being in found in a delirious state
Edgar Allan Poe - 400
"Local man arrested after calling police to report stolen cocaine, cocaine found in the mans car." Fact or bullshit
Fact - 500
there's a surprisingly common trend of people calling the cops to report that someone stole their drugs, or even for cops to come and test their drugs.
This addiction has people checking their phones constantly, measuring self worth in likes and follows
Social Media Addiction - 400
affects around 10 percent of Americans, with young adults reaching as high as 35 percent
This type of emotional abuse is done by completely cutting off contact without giving a reason
Ghosting or "Silent Treatment" - 200
This is sometimes treated as a normal or expected thing, but unfortunately it is a severe form of emotional abuse
This type of apartment or house limits the amount of money a tenant is allowed to make
Income restricted - 500
These sound good for those of us with lower income, but in reality, its for the good of the owner, not the renter
A condition where prolonged stress leaves you emotionally, physically and mentally drained
Burnout - 200
A very risky behavior where you leave out important details or context, resulting in you TECHNICALLY being honest, but not really.
Half truths, lies of omission - 400
This "Brokeback Mountain" and "Dark Knight" actor passed at 28 from accidental overdose involving prescription drugs. He went one to win an Oscar after his death.
Heath Ledger - 100
Bullshit - 300
while there is a risk if fentanyl enters the body through eyes or an open wound, no cops died just from touching it.
As brought up a few days ago, this addiction is on the rise due to unregulated apps and websites such as Draft Kings, Kalshi and Polymarket. Who needs casinos?
Gambling Addiction - 100
Currently affects around 5 percent of the population but is projected to reach 15 percent or more in the coming years
This type of emotional abuse is done by making someone question their own memory, reality or even sanity
Gaslighting - 400
The documents you sign when you move into a rental unit or apartment. Make sure to read the damn thing carefully
A Lease - 100
This one little gland in your throat can not only cause extreme changes in weight, but is also a common cause for mental health issues
The Thyroid - 500
Seriously, get this checked. Rebalancing a thyroid is very manageable and can positively influence everything from sleep habits to depression
A risk for people in long term recovery, this behavior starts when you start thinking "I have this under control, I don't need to keep working on it"
Complacency - 200
This "great" ancient Greek died at 32 possibly from pancreas issues from chronic alcohol use
Alexander the Great - 500
Teenager found dead after trying to get high as part of the "tide pod challenge". Fact or Bullshit?
Bullshit - 400
The whole tide pod thing resulted in 10 deaths. 2 were toddlers who eat anything and 8 were seniors with major cases of dementia and Alzheimer's