Author Article Brent Stirton/Getty Images News/Getty Images At one point or another, you’ve probably met someone who identifies as “a…
Category: Addiction
The 1 Key Word To Happiness
Worrying about the future or dwelling on the past or letting your mind wander is a prescription for unhappiness.
The “Addiction Spectrum” Challenges You To Think About Substance Abuse Differently
Author Article In our culture, we don’t tend to talk about being “a little bit” addicted to something. It’s not…
The Perverse Link Between ADHD and Addiction
Author Article While the exact number of adults with ADHD is unknown, it is estimated that 4% of the U.S….
Your Genes and Addiction
Author Article Over the last decade, the prevalence of opioid addiction has increased to epidemic levels, but unfortunately therapeutic interventions…
What Makes Addiction a Disease?
Author Article Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood has been called “ground zero” in the battle against opioid addiction. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Philadelphia’s Kensington…
Could Substance Abuse be Causing PTSD?
It is a well known fact that those that suffer from PTSD are at a much higher risk for falling…
What ‘Dope Sick’ Really Feels Like
See Author Article Here By Brian Rinker Detoxing off heroin or opioids without medication is sheer hell. I should know….
Marijuana Access Is Associated With Decreased Use Of Alcohol, Tobacco And Other Prescription Drugs
See Author Article Here By Paul Armentano A significant amount of data has been generated in recent years showing that cannabis access is associated…
How To Cope With Addiction When We Also Have Depression
See Author Article Here When we think of addiction, our thoughts tend to turn to drug and alcohol addiction but…