Question by AJ: Is “compulsive behavior” the same thing as an addiction?
For example, is a “compulsive gambler” the same thing as a “gambling addict”?

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Answer by Mackenzie
If someone cannot stop doing something without intervention, yes.

Answer by Rachel Brown
Generally yes but there are a couple of differences. Someone who has a compulsion often times will think that if they don’t do whatever their tic is it compulsion is there will be repercutions that don’t match the severity of the compulsion. For example someone with OCD might think, “I have to touch this doorknob 3 times or the world will end” or “if I don’t wash my hands my house will burn down” Where as someone with an addition problem often times has a physical dependency to some substance. Like a smoker who’s body craves nicotine or heroine user who’s fix has worn off. So while the outcomes of their behaviors are really similar and need intervention to help them stop, their reasons for doing it can be different.

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Mike Burke Gambling Addict – Mike Burke came from a family of prominent lawyers before becoming a powerful attorney himself. He also came from a strong Irish-American family who were heavy drinkers. Mike Burke is an alcoholic and a compulsive gambler. This is called cross addiction. He found his new addiction to gambling shortly after a trip to Las Vegas. He soon became a high roller. Before Burke knew it, he went completely broke, and succumbed to borrowing money from his loyal clients. He was arrested for embezzlement and went to prison for three years. He was ordered to pay more than a million dollars back to his victims. Burke published his book called Never Enough in collaboration with the American Bar Association. All profits provide restitution to his victims. His book can be found in the Brighton Center for Recovery gift shop.

 

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