Addiction

How Isolation Fuels Addiction

Rachel Wurzman, a neuroscientist and leading voice in addiction research, has found that social isolation contributes to opioid addiction — fueling ...

4.10.20

Gaming Addiction

Video games are among the most profitable and widespread forms of entertainment worldwide. Most games offer an escape from reality and allow players to experience ...

10.25.18

The Therapeutic Benefits of Humor in Addiction Counseling

When Norman Cousins suffered from a debilitating illness of his immune system, doctors predicted that he would not be alive very long. In physical pain ...

By: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC

7.3.18

Signs and Symptoms of Work Addiction

Work addiction is a process addiction. A process addiction is an addiction to certain behaviors or processes that alter mood and brain chemistry. The term ...

4.26.18

Pros and Cons of Decriminalizing Drug Addiction

Several US states have recently decided to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Along the same path, the general population consciousness is moving toward being in ...

4.23.18

FAQs: Answering Your Biggest Questions About the Opioid Epidemic

Here’s a riddle for you: What is killing more Americans each year than either car accidents or firearms? The answer is opioids. Although opioid addiction ...

By: Dane O'Leary

2.2.18

How the Stigma of Addiction Interferes with Rehab

Many Americans struggle with addiction every year. SAMHSA’s 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimates that over 22 ...

1.23.17

Persistence and Its Importance in Overcoming Addiction

When a person decides to get professional help with an addiction, he may be unsure of what to expect during rehabilitation and recovery. Most people ...

12.27.16

Mental Health Conditions and Process Addictions

Millions of Americans struggle with mental health conditions. Fortunately, most of these conditions can be treated effectively with the help of therapy and medication. When ...

10.26.16

What Are Narcotics and Why Are They Addictive?

Thousands of varieties of drugs, both legal and illegal, are available for use. All drugs affect a user’s body in some way, but their exact ...

5.26.16