How Isolation Fuels Addiction
Rachel Wurzman, a neuroscientist and leading voice in addiction research, has found that social isolation contributes to opioid addiction — [...]
Gaming Addiction
Video games are among the most profitable and widespread forms of entertainment worldwide. Most games offer an escape from reality [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
