yes
An addiction disorder
An addiction can be caused from drugs, alcohol, or any other vice a person may have. Many think addiction is a mental disorder.
An eating disorder is an addiction, sort of
Nymphomania (the addiction of sex) is not yet considered a viable medical condition. it is often protested that nymphomaniacs are actually suffering from another condition such as OCD, or Bi-polar disorder.
Yes, because drug addiction changes the brain in fundamental ways. Drug Addiction is defined by the DSM4 manual (any condition, if it does exist, is in this manual) as a "brain disorder". Therefore, drug addiction is an illness and it is very real and treatable.
Kesha has been open about struggling with an eating disorder and mental health issues. She entered a rehab facility in 2014 to address these challenges.
Sexual addiction (if that applies to Mr. Reubens) is not mental illness. At most it is an emotional disorder, and it is readily treatable through psychotherapy.
Anorexia nervosa is indeed a mental disorder.
Drug addiction is a behavioral disorder and can be cured with therapy
NO. not every addiction is necessarily a mental health issue. Yes, America watches way too much TV, but its not an addiction.
Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder has 221 pages.
A of research has been dine and more is still needed and on-going about anorexia as a mental disorder. There are no set rules or standards, as each individual's mental state can vary. But some general common traits research has shown is that those who suffer from anorexia will also suffer from other mental disorder, mostly commonly depression, OCD, and body dimorphic disorder (BDD). Many anorexics tend to isolate themselves, and many also have perfectionistic personalities. A large percentage also abuse alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes. Studies are looking into possible relations between the mental states of anorexia and the mental state of addiction.