Behavioral Addictions: Is everyone addicted ?
Inspired by a recent Huffington Post article, we look at whether there is a trend to “medicalize normality out of existence” — with the inclusion of behavioral addictions in the new psychiatry handbook (DSM-5.) Gambling is the first topic in our wide-ranging discussion of addiction.
Social Media, Substance Abuse & Suicide
A recent conference in Hawaii examined the connections between social media, substance abuse and suicide, with a focus on the adolescents. Dr Inaba was one of the featured speakers, and gives us some of the highlights and trends from the conference.
Addicted to gizmos
As the pre-orders for the new iPhone 4 overwhelm AT&T computers and generate the latest buzz for Apple, we take a look at our modern fascination — or is it our newest addiction — with the myriad hi-tech gizmos that surround us. Dr Inaba looks at the comparison.
I-addictions and the new compulsive-obsessive behaviors
IPad, IPhone, and sex-addiction — are they all forms of compulsive- obsessive behaviors? Dr Inaba shares some thoughts.
Internet addiction
This week’s Addiction Radio podcast takes a look at Internet addiction.