Addiction and Mental Health Conditions: Does It Matter Which Came First?
Millions of people deal with addiction and mental health conditions each year. SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health [...]
Reflections on National Recovery Month— and Why Celebrating Recovery Matters
When a grassroots initiative grows into something with a spirit and momentum of its own, one begins to suspect that [...]
The Effect of Drugs on Serotonin
When a person uses a drug, he will experience several side effects. These effects include both physical and psychological changes, [...]
Depressants and PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences an extremely traumatic [...]
Positive Thinking in Rehab
Going through addiction rehabilitation can be a challenging experience if the person doesn’t know what to expect. The person may [...]
Has Digital Media Affected Process Addictions?
Before the 20th century, media consisted only of physical objects, such as newspapers, books, magazines and posters. However, with the [...]
Learning to Accept Trauma
A person can experience trauma as the result of many different situations. Trauma can cause an individual to feel overwhelmed [...]
What Happens When You Mix Depressants and Opiates?
Combining two or more drugs may not seem like a big deal to many people. Doctors prescribe multiple medications all [...]
The Potential Role of Video Games to Treat Addiction (Video Interview)
Jane McGonigal, author of the New York Times best selling book "Reality Is Broken," discusses the potential role of video [...]
