
Married to the Web
Is your online life ruining your marriage … your career … your life?
Is your online life ruining your marriage … your career … your life?
Spending less can be freeing in profound ways.
It may start with a lucky lottery ticket, a winning hand at poker, or the matching reels of a slot machine. The ending is rarely profitable. Problem gambling—or compulsive gambling—ensnares at least 6 million people in the U.S.—many of them men. It’s an addiction that can yield financial and personal ruin.
Drugs are one outcome, but the range can include virtually any habit that results in a mood change
Catching some rays isn’t the best way to spend your summer days. After all, tanning raises your risk for skin cancer. It’s the most common cancer in the U.S. Yet some people may crave that sun-kissed glow, suggests a recent study.
The more you regularly rely on something external to lift you up, relax you, or help you feel better, the closer you move toward addiction. If you decide you are on the path to addiction, you can take action to keep it under control.
For some, compulsive Internet usage may be as addictive as drugs or alcohol.
Workaholics can feel energized, but health, relationships, and work performance can suffer.