Understanding Addiction: The Cycle of Harmful Behaviors
Addiction is when someone becomes involved in a cycle of turning to substances or activities regardless of the negative impact it has on their life.
Substance Addictions
When an individual becomes involved in compulsive or repetitive use of drugs or alcohol despite harmful consequences, they may be diagnosed with substance dependence.
Behavioral Addictions
The term addiction may also be applied when referring to behavioral compulsions. Examples include shopping, sex, eating, gambling, exercise, and computer gaming.
Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral treatments (CBT) help individuals to change their beliefs and behaviors associated with their addiction.
15+ Years of Experience You Can Trust
The Meeting Matters has been providing professional counseling, therapy and training since 2010 — over fifteen years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and families across Pakistan and around the world. Our psychologists are trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR and psychodynamic therapy, delivered through confidential online counseling and online therapy as well as in-person sessions at our Islamabad clinic.
Explore Our Full Range of Services
Alongside specialist support for this concern, you have access to our full range of services — the same experienced team, available online or in person:
Individual Therapy
One-to-one online counseling and therapy for anxiety, depression, stress and personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Online relationship counseling for communication, conflict and rebuilding trust.
Marriage Counseling
Online marriage counseling for couples working through distress or disconnection.
Premarital Counseling
Guided conversations before marriage, available online.
Family Therapy
Family counseling for communication, parenting and conflict resolution.
Child Psychology
Child and adolescent therapy with parent guidance.
Online Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions from anywhere.
Corporate Mental Health Workshops
Workplace wellbeing programs for organisations.
Career Counseling
Support for career transitions and workplace stress.
Key Benefits
- Break the cycle of harmful behaviors
- Increase quality of life
- Form more positive patterns
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