What are the consequences of untreated behavioral addiction?

What are the consequences of untreated behavioral addiction?

Marc Kern (Addiction Expert, Director of Addiction Alternatives) gives expert video advice on: How is a behavioral addiction similar to a substance behavioral addiction?; What is an "addictive personality"?; What can be done about an addictive personality? and more...

The results of untreated addictions range dramatically, from virtually nothing, meaning people grow out of them, they mature out of them, they no longer engage in the behavior, they're not age-appropriate; to others that manifest continued escalation and potentially, ultimately, death or serious life consequences. So it varies considerably about what happens to the individual, based on the addiction, and everything about what are the ultimate consequences.