Author Article Brent Stirton/Getty Images News/Getty Images At one point or another, you’ve probably met someone who identifies as “a…
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Positive Psychology Exercises Increase Happiness In People Recovering From Substance Use
As part of the study, the authors noted that effectiveness of positive psychology exercises may be promising tools for bolstering happiness during treatment and may help support long-term recovery.
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…