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Compulsive_drinking
Medical condition
Diagnosis may be complicated by the fact that chronic and extreme compulsive drinking may impair the response of the kidneys to vasopressin, thus reducing
Primary_polydipsia
Problematic excessive alcohol consumption
your drinking? Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? Have you ever felt guilty about drinking? Have you ever felt you needed a drink first
Alcoholism
Support group
does not have the stated primary purpose of arresting another's compulsive drinking. Members meet in groups. Meetings are usually small (five to twenty-five);
Al-Anon/Alateen
Habit and impulse disorder
Compulsive behavior (or compulsion) is defined as performing an action persistently and repetitively. Compulsive behaviors could be an attempt to make
Compulsive_behavior
2017 British film
writing reviews of small-time plays, wallowing in his bath and compulsively drinking. When Ted loses his job after heckling a poorly performed play,
The_Hippopotamus_(film)
Fictional character from The Simpsons franchise
peer pressured him into drinking beer the day before the SATs. Season 16's "She Used to Be My Girl" attributes his drinking to his high school girlfriend
Barney_Gumble
whom he knew had a drinking problem. Bill Wilson was an alcoholic who had ruined a promising career on Wall Street by his drinking. He had also failed
History of Alcoholics Anonymous
History_of_Alcoholics_Anonymous
Active ingredient in fermented drinks
alcohol sale and use, for instance a minimum age for drinking and laws against public drinking and drinking and driving. Alcohol has considerable societal and
Alcohol_(drug)
Behavioral addiction characterized by compulsory indulgence over foods
addiction is any behavioral addiction characterized primarily by the compulsive consumption of palatable and hyperpalatable food items, and potentially
Food_addiction
Christian; Parsons, Jeffrey T.; Bimbi, David S. (August 2010). "Sexual Compulsivity and Sexual Risk in Gay and Bisexual Men". Archives of Sexual Behavior
Ingestion_of_semen_in_humans
Compulsion towards biting one's own skin
research suggests a link between impulse-control disorders and obsessive–compulsive disorders, and this was addressed in the DSM-5 when dermatophagia and
Dermatophagia
Disorder resulting in compulsive behaviors
century, are conventionally credited with consolidating the idea that compulsive drinking was a disease rather than a vice — an idea that gained wide currency
Addiction
Compulsive habit of biting one's fingernails
Nail biting, also known as onychophagy or onychophagia, is an oral compulsive habit of biting one's fingernails. It is sometimes described as a parafunctional
Nail_biting
arrives in Deadwood as a weary man who seems determined to let his compulsive drinking and gambling take over. With him are his friend, Charlie Utter, and
List_of_Deadwood_characters
Tricyclic antidepressant
is used in the treatment of various conditions, most notably obsessive–compulsive disorder but also many other disorders, including hyperacusis, panic disorder
Clomipramine
Substance abuse of alcoholic beverages
males. Risky drinking (also called hazardous drinking) is defined by drinking above the recommended limits: greater than 14 standard drinks units per week
Alcohol_abuse
American neuroscientist (born c. 1981)
the brain is altered in mice that predicted increased levels of compulsive drinking. The work is suggested to lead to understanding as to why some people
Kay_Tye
British spy thriller TV series (2022–present)
measure up to the series' high bar, but it still excels as one of the most compulsively watchable offerings on television." On Metacritic, series five has a
Slow_Horses
Disorder of decreased tolerance to specific sounds
this: Considering misophonia and obsessive-compulsive disorder". Advanced Casebook of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. Academic Press. pp. 1–19
Misophonia
Twelve-step program
"debt" replaces "alcoholism", "compulsive debtors" replaces "alcoholics", "incurring unsecured debt" replaces "drinking", and "debtor" replaces "alcoholic
Debtors_Anonymous
American child actress (1978–1988)
As a result of being abused, Judith began gaining weight and developed compulsive behaviors, such as plucking out her eyelashes and pulling out her cat's
Judith_Barsi
2023 British film
abandoned house. The dead girl's father is seen inside his car compulsively drinking and eating chocolate while crying; the child's grandmother uses
Dariuss
1992 Hong Kong film by Herman Yau
However, he has not changed his bad habits of being loud-mouth and compulsive drinking and gambling. Fortunately, he is helped and taken care by his confidant
Best_of_the_Best_(1992_film)
Organizations for recovery from addiction
stop drinking alcohol.. However, many meetings are "Open", meaning they can be attended by anyone, not just those wishing to abstain from drinking alcohol
Twelve-step_program
Classification of problem drinking as a disease
In addition to problem drinking, the disease is characterized by symptoms including an impaired control over alcohol, compulsive thoughts about alcohol
Disease_theory_of_alcoholism
Twelve-step program
alcoholics do have to drink, but cannot drink alcohol, just as compulsive eaters do have to eat, but cannot eat foods which cause compulsive eating. OA literature
Overeaters_Anonymous
American actor (1946–2005)
fictional U.S. President Jed Bartlet. He was a recovering alcoholic, a compulsive worker, and a former U.S. Air Force pilot during the Vietnam War. Spencer's
John_Spencer_(actor)
are based on the set of guiding principles for recovery from addictive, compulsive, or other behavioral problems originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous
List_of_twelve-step_groups
Keeping more domestic pets than can be cared for
house or care for them, while at the same time denying this inability. Compulsive hoarding can be characterized as a symptom of a mental disorder rather
Animal_hoarding
2016 American film
college ball are jeopardized by his volatile father, a hard-drinking writer whose compulsive gambling threatens to derail the lives of both his wife and
Wolves_(2016_film)
Action of passing the tongue over a surface
chilling. Many animals drink by licking. While young mammals drink milk from their mothers' teats by sucking, the typical method of drinking for adult mammals
Licking
Pharmacological phenomenon
tolerance to alcohol, requiring them to drink larger amounts to achieve a similar effect, but as excessive drinking can cause liver damage, this can then
Reverse_tolerance
Mental state in philosophy and psychology
or who exhibits reluctance in drinking from a sterilized bedpan may believe that the substances are safe to eat and drink, but may alieve that they are
Alief_(mental_state)
American singer-songwriter (born 1997)
openly discussed his experiences with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body dysmorphia. In a documentary released on Netflix, Noah
Noah_Kahan
2001 film by Mars Callahan
the MPAA. Four young compulsive gamblers waste their lives on booze, broads and bookies. David (Jason Priestley), the heavy-drinking ladies man. Mike (Kane
Double_Down_(film)
Activities performed according to a set sequence
or prevent anxiety; it can be a symptom of obsessive–compulsive disorder but obsessive-compulsive ritualistic behaviors are generally isolated activities
Ritual
American documentary television series
was broadcast on May 5, 2010. The series focuses on people with unusual compulsive behaviors. These range from eating specific non-food items to ritualistic
My_Strange_Addiction
Obsession with drinking blood
vampirism, more commonly known as Renfield's syndrome, is an obsession with drinking blood. The earliest presentation of clinical vampirism in psychiatric literature
Clinical_vampirism
Well where wishes are thought to be granted
and silver coins were thrown into wells to help make the water safe for drinking. A similar practice has been reported among pioneers in the United States
Wishing_well
Tendency to act on a whim without considering consequences
both impulsive and compulsive features, but impulsivity and compulsivity are functionally distinct. Impulsivity and compulsivity are interrelated in
Impulsivity
Neuralogical disorder caused by long-term use of dopaminergic drugs
to problems such as addiction to the offending medication, compulsive gambling, or compulsive sexual behavior. It typically occurs in people with Parkinson's
Dopamine dysregulation syndrome
Dopamine_dysregulation_syndrome
American punk rock singer (1951–2001)
Jewish family in Queens, New York City, he was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and suffered a psychotic episode at age 18. After playing in
Joey_Ramone
Ingestion of food
Hebrews also adopted this posture for traditional celebrations of Passover. Compulsive overeating, or emotional eating, is "the tendency to eat in response to
Eating
Fictional American private investigator
homicide detective for the San Francisco Police Department. He has obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and multiple phobias, all of which intensified after the
Adrian_Monk
2023 video game
X/S were released on February 6, 2025. Rock Paper Shotgun said it is a "compulsive celebration of silliness, and a successful parody" of capitalism. Commenting
Luck_Be_a_Landlord
American comedy series
Kimberly Condict as Wally, one of Jimmy's patients who has obsessive–compulsive disorder Tilky Jones as Donny (seasons 1–2), Grace's abusive husband Mike
Shrinking
SSRI antidepressant
used for the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and bulimia
Fluoxetine
American actor and stand-up comedian
in New York's creative scenes. The Chicago Reader called Redglare a "compulsive hustler who became obese once he decided to substitute beer for drugs"
Rockets_Redglare
phobias; Anxiety-hysteria; Claustrophobia; Phobia NOS) 300.3 Obsessive-compulsive disorders 300.4 Neurotic depression (Include: Anxiety depression; Neurotic
List of ICD-9 codes 290–319: mental disorders
List_of_ICD-9_codes_290–319:_mental_disorders
English actor and TV personality (1920–1997)
David Langton. After the separation from his wife, Green's drinking became more compulsive, while his affairs continued, even during the height of his
Hughie_Green
Effect of alcohol consumption on the brain
believed to contribute to alcohol-related brain damage. Binge drinking, or heavy episodic drinking, can lead to damage in the limbic system that occurs after
Long-term impact of alcohol on the brain
Long-term_impact_of_alcohol_on_the_brain
American serial killer (1960–1994)
Dahmer had a severe mixed personality disorder, with antisocial, obsessive–compulsive, sadistic, fetishistic, borderline and necrophilic features, but otherwise
Jeffrey_Dahmer
Reduced reaction to a drug following repeated use
tolerance to alcohol (requiring them to drink larger amounts to achieve a similar effect) but excessive drinking can cause liver damage, which then puts
Drug_tolerance
2005 film by Noah Baumbach
to cope with the stress of the divorce. Frank begins to compulsively masturbate at school, drink beer, and emulate Ivan's mannerisms. Walt, who is developing
The_Squid_and_the_Whale
American television personality (born 1985)
Foundation for her advocacy in raising awareness about postpartum obsessive–compulsive disorder. Shay, Scheana. My Good Side: A Memoir (2025) Strause, Jackie
Scheana_Shay
SSRI antidepressant
(SSRI) class. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. The antidepressant
Citalopram
Canadian comedian and actor (born 1987)
both recreational drugs and dopamine, the brain chemical associated with compulsive behaviour, and drew on the work of Gabor Maté, among others. Dope was
Mae_Martin
American singer and songwriter (1958–2009)
Closet". The title track continues the theme of the predatory lover and compulsive desire. The second half includes introspective, pop-gospel anthems such
Michael_Jackson
Central nervous system stimulant
and drinking with a straw, the bombilla, which acts as a filter so as to draw only the liquid and not the yerba leaves. Guaraná is a soft drink originating
Caffeine
2008 American film
McAllisters, Taylor Peters has developed a few vices, such as drinking, drug abuse and compulsive gambling, which have previously damaged his career to the
Finding_Amanda
Pleasurable phenomenon elicited via direct stimulation of specific brain regions
has a highly compulsive component characteristic of an addicted state. BSR is hypothesized to be so effective in establishing compulsive habits due to
Brain_stimulation_reward
Fictional character from Hollyoaks
(Jessica Ellis) babies were swapped at birth. Diane later develops obsessive–compulsive disorder. Diane was killed-off on 13 May 2026 after featuring in a high-profile
Diane_Hutchinson
American rapper (born 1970)
most colorful storyteller rap has ever seen." NPR has called him "a compulsive storyteller", and asserts that "his fiction is painterly." Ghostface grew
Ghostface_Killah
American television series
team and former ATF agent, specialized in ballistics and weapons and a compulsive gambler who is deeply in debt. Ash Santos as Deputy U.S. Marshal Andrea
Marshals_(TV_series)
Medical condition
occurs when a person with the dependency stops drinking abruptly or even cuts back on their drinking after a prolonged period of indulgence. Withdrawal
Alcohol_dependence
1994 non-fiction book by Mary Pipher
living in a homeless shelter after leaving foster care. Violet was a compulsive eater. Food provided her comfort in her foster homes and her fat felt
Reviving_Ophelia
Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (1895–1971)
agenda: she hoped that the travel would keep Wilson from drinking. However, Wilson's constant drinking made business impossible and ruined his reputation.
Bill_W.
Mythical being in Native American folklore
included depression, homicidal or suicidal thoughts, and a delusional, compulsive wish to eat human flesh... Some controversial new studies question the
Wendigo
Critics of gambling argue that it leads to increased political corruption, compulsive gambling, higher crime rates, and suicide. Others argue that gambling
Gambling_in_the_United_States
Medication
obesity, and kleptomania, as well as compulsive sexual behaviors in both offenders and non-offenders (e.g., compulsive porn viewing and masturbation). Naltrexone
Naltrexone
American actress, television personality, and author (born 1975)
obsessive-compulsive, affiliative and satiety behaviors in Prader–Willi syndrome". Bialik has publicly discussed having obsessive-compulsive disorder,
Mayim_Bialik
Love madness or intense infatuation
waking hours thinking of their beloved. Arthur Aron says "It is obsessive-compulsive when you're feeling it. It's the center of your life." At the height of
Limerence
1992 film by Phil Joanou
Cronenweth. Psychiatrist Isaac Barr treats Diana Baylor for obsessive–compulsive disorder. Diana suggests Isaac meet her sister, Heather Evans, who may
Final_Analysis
American rock musician and songwriter (born 1972)
Goodbye Ellston Avenue (1997) Shoot the Moon (EP) (1999) – also production Compulsive Disclosure (2003) West Side Highway (EP) (2008) Unt (2024) Money Money
Billie_Joe_Armstrong
Book by Irvine Welsh
energies of working-class masculinity in the late 20th century, using a compulsive mixture of Lothians dialect, libertarian socialist theory, and an irresistible
Glue_(novel)
2014 French drama film directed by Larry Clark
about real people's real lives. There is no energy or verve, just the compulsive persistence of the porn addict." Jessica Kiang of IndieWire described
The_Smell_of_Us
Structure of the striatum in the basal ganglia of the brain
show unilateral caudate damage resulting in loss of drive, obsessive–compulsive disorder, stimulus-bound perseverative behavior, and hyperactivity. Most
Caudate_nucleus
American mass murderer (1941–1991)
the day drinking in nearby taverns before he accosted Ella Mae Hooper at knifepoint; she was a 53-year-old woman who had spent the day drinking at the
Richard_Speck
Set of personality traits
These behaviors extend beyond substance use to gambling, internet use, compulsive eating, and shopping. The validity of addictive personality as a construct
Addictive_personality
Fictional character from the American sitcom Friends
2004. A chef known for her cleanliness, competitiveness and obsessive–compulsive nature, Monica is the younger sister of Ross Geller and best friend of
Monica_Geller
Fictional character from The O.C.
management counseling session. He at times appears burdened by an almost compulsive need to rescue others at the expense of his own well-being, and as a result
Ryan_Atwood
Canadian actor and comedian (born 1955)
Admits 'Covid F*cked Me Up' While Describing Having OCD and Turning to Drink and Smoking Weed to Get Through Pandemic". Mediaite. Retrieved May 23, 2022
Howie_Mandel
Fictional comic book character from The Boys
situation, he can be somewhat particular and compulsive (getting annoyed whenever anyone does not put a drink coaster under their glasses, or fail to sort
Mother's_Milk_(character)
American writer and actress (born 1992)
McCurdy's grandparents lived with her family. McCurdy's mother was a compulsive hoarder, which reportedly began after her cancer diagnosis. McCurdy said
Jennette_McCurdy
American musician (born 1977)
experience with obsessive–compulsive disorder throughout her adult life. She also divulged that she had recently decided to quit drinking. On September 19, 2012
Fiona_Apple
Screening tool for alcohol problems
your drinking? Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? Have you ever felt Guilty about drinking? Have you ever felt you needed a drink first
CAGE_questionnaire
Brain region
study, this reduced connectivity was able to predict high-risk drinking (binge drinking at least once per week for the past 12 months) up to four years
Anterior_cingulate_cortex
Delusion of being a non-human animal
out hay and grass to eat. He was ultimately diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder with delusional beliefs. He was
Clinical_lycanthropy
2000 debut novel by Zadie Smith
moral character—his Muslim values are corrupted by his compulsive masturbation, beer drinking, and his affair with his children's music teacher, Poppy
White_Teeth
American Twitch streamer and YouTuber (born 1994)
revealed diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive–compulsive disorder. QTCinderella also confided about a years-long battle with body
QTCinderella
Welsh actor (1925–1984)
the height of his drinking in the mid-1970's ,he was getting through three to four bottles of spirits a day." After nearly drinking himself to death during
Richard_Burton
2003 live album by Compulsive Gamblers
Live & Deadly: Memphis–Chicago is a live album recorded by the Compulsive Gamblers. It is the final release by the band, released on April 15, 2003 by
Live & Deadly: Memphis–Chicago
Live_&_Deadly:_Memphis–Chicago
Dutch mental health activist and author (2001–2019)
complex post-traumatic stress disorder, anorexia, depression, obsessive–compulsive disorder, a personality disorder, self-harm and psychosis, but that PTSD
Noa_Pothoven
2017 young adult drama novel by John Green
Aza. She continues to spiral into a panic attack which results in her drinking hand sanitizer and passing out. Their friendship deteriorates, culminating
Turtles All the Way Down (novel)
Turtles_All_the_Way_Down_(novel)
Need for a drug, whose discontinuation results in withdrawal symptoms
addiction, a distinct concept from substance dependence, is defined as compulsive, out-of-control drug use, despite negative consequences. An addictive
Substance_dependence
Intimate acts that create sexual arousal
winner wants to try. A sensuous atmosphere can also be enhanced by candles, drinks, sensual food or suggestive clothing. Even a suggestion of the use of sex
Foreplay
Rewarding and reinforcing behaviours
between behavioral addictions and other compulsive behavior disorders like bulimia nervosa and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are still being researched
Addictive_behavior
Canadian-American actor and activist (born 1961)
After his diagnosis, Fox began drinking heavily and grew depressed. In 1992, he eventually sought help and stopped drinking altogether. Fox went public with
Michael_J._Fox
Questionnaire to screen patients for hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption
to 3 ask about consumption of alcohol (frequency, quantity or typical drinking occasions, and consumption likely to cause impairment); Possible dependence
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Alcohol_Use_Disorders_Identification_Test
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