Addiction can encompass more than just substance abuse. When someone repeatedly engages in a certain behavior despite negative consequences, they may be trapped in the cycle of a compulsive behavior or behavioral addiction. These situations can be just as destructive as substance abuse and may call for specialized behavioral health treatment. That’s where Tikvah Lake Recovery Center comes in. Our luxury mental health and addiction treatment center in Florida is here to help you break the cycle of behavioral addiction for a healthier, more fulfilling life. Contact us today to learn more about our holistic approach to behavioral health and discover how we can help you reclaim your happiness and rewrite your story.

What Are Behavioral Addictions?

An international study found that 11 percent of people around the world had a behavioral addiction during the Covid-19 pandemic. Behavioral addictions, also called process addictions, can include anything from gambling to internet usage. Much like addictions to substances, behavioral addictions entail the uncontrollable urge to continue engaging in a specific behavior despite adverse consequences, leading to detrimental effects on relationships, health, and other aspects of life. When individuals with an addiction engage in these behaviors, they may experience a reward effect in their brains, enforcing the addiction and making it harder to stop. Despite creating stress, these behaviors may be difficult for the individual to quit, and professional treatment may be required to stop engaging in the behavior and restore mental and physical health. Tikvah Lake Recovery Center offers specialized behavioral health treatment designed to help individuals break free from their behavioral addiction and regain control of their lives. Contact our team to discover how we can help you find your path toward healing and learn more about how to spot the signs of a behavioral addiction.

Our Luxury Behavioral Addiction Treatment Programs

Tikvah Lake Recovery Center offers a residential treatment program at our sprawling 15,000-square-foot treatment center located along a secluded lake in Sebring, Florida. Clients can enjoy high-end amenities while participating in individualized treatment programs designed to help them overcome their behavioral addictions and prepare them to thrive in life after treatment. We offer Florida behavioral health treatment specialized in the following addictions:

Gambling Addiction

Two million adults in the United States meet the criteria for severe gambling. A gambling addiction involves the urge to bet or gamble despite adverse consequences. Also known as gambling disorder, it is currently the only behavioral addiction listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) after research showed the similarities between the addictions to substances and to gambling. Gambling addiction can include symptoms such as:

• Preoccupation with gambling (such as thinking about past and future gambling, planning how to get money for gambling, etc.)
• Losing interest in hobbies previously enjoyed
• Attempting to stop gambling without success
• Feeling irritable and restless when not gambling
• Lying or deceiving others about money or whereabouts
• Feeling depression or anxiety related to gambling
• Putting gambling before everything else

Gambling can lead to severe consequences not just financially but also emotionally, leading to strains on relationships and neglect of work and family obligations.There is hope for those struggling with gambling addiction. Tikvah Lake Recovery Center offers a unique program for gambling disorder that helps clients regain control from this addiction. Our Florida gambling addiction treatment focuses on proven techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy to explore the underlying issues behind the addiction, and we offer mental health treatment to address any depression or anxiety related to gambling. We are here to help you take back your life from gambling addiction.

Sex Addiction

Sex addiction, or hypersexuality, affects between 3 to 10 percent of the U.S. population. Symptoms of sex addiction may be hard to spot due to shame or denial but can include:

• Inability to manage the impulse for sexual activity
• Frequently engaging in sexual activity with multiple partners
• Paying for sex
• Frequent masturbation
• Overconsumption of pornography
• Obsessive preoccupation with sexual behavior
• Repeated engagement in sexual behavior despite negative consequences

Putting sex before everything else in life can have a variety of adverse consequences, from strains on relationships to risks to personal health and safety. Emotional side effects of sex addiction can include shame, depression, low self-esteem, and guilt.At Tikvah Lake Recovery Center, we offer Florida sex addiction treatment to help clients through therapy and counseling to explore triggers and develop healthier coping skills. Holistic practices like yoga and meditation can help reduce impulsivity and invite mindfulness and reflection, powerful tools for life after treatment. We stand ready to help clients struggling with sex addiction find a path forward and rebuild relationships for a happier, healthier life.

Work Addiction

Work addiction, or workaholism, entails putting one’s job before everything else in life. Those who have an addiction to work feel a need to work excessively, often at any cost. Studies have found that 14 percent of the population has work addiction tendencies. Symptoms of work addiction include:

• Inability to detach from work, even during time off
• Working to avoid dealing with other problems (such as financial problems or emotional problems)
• Sacrificing leisure or personal interests for work
• Feelings of guilt when not engaged in work
• Excessive hours spent working, even beyond the needs of the job
• Paranoia about work performance
• Intrusive thoughts about working, even during time off

Consequences of work addiction can include physical effects, such as fatigue, headaches, and sleep disturbances, as well as emotional effects, such as chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and feelings of isolation. Work addiction may even lead to decreased productivity over time and burnout. At Tikvah Lake Recovery Center, we help clients with work addiction find a healthier work-life balance through specialized treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. Our approach can help clients reduce stress and find a balance that is right for them to lead a more fulfilling life.

Find Individualized Behavioral Health Treatment in Florida

Whether you are struggling with an addiction to gambling, sex, or work, we are here to help you turn your life around. With a foundation of evidence-based traditional therapies and holistic wellness practices, our programs are designed to help you break the cycle of addiction and emerge from treatment ready to make meaningful, lasting changes in your life. All of our programs also incorporate luxury mental health treatment to treat any co-occurring disorders, helping you along the path to recovery. Contact Tikvah Lake today to take the first step toward a brighter future.