Hi Duet,
I'm familiar with Bradshaw -- I remember getting a lot of good insights and ah-ha moments from his work as well. Compulsivity is a good word...I find that, and 'disorder,' more accurate than the word "disease" when it comes to addictions. Not that what we call it changes it or makes it better, but it just feels more realistic.
Glad you found him. All knowledge is for the good, sez me
GL