Not all addictions are fueled by a substance. Behavioral addictions are just as real as substance use disorders. The risk of winning big, the thrill…
It’s the age-old question when it comes to human behavior: nature or nurture? Is addiction written in people’s genes, or do they develop addictions because…
Many people who don’t understand addiction may often wonder what happens in the brain when someone is battling an addiction. If you are struggling with…
According to an eye-opening study by the National Association of Children of Alcoholics (NACOA), nearly 12 million children in the U.S. are growing up in…
Living with an addict or watching a loved struggle with addiction is one of the hardest things you’ll ever go through. The problems wrought by…
Procrastination lives in us all. Everyone has tasks or responsibilities they don’t like doing that they push off until they absolutely have to take get…
Is addiction a chronic brain disorder or is it a behavioral problem? The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has just issued a new definition…
Smoking used to be a part of your routine in that you would go to your nearest drugstore and buy a pack of cigarettes to…
Words are powerful tools that can be used to bring about positive change, but may also be used to cause harm and destruction. Labels are…
People with substance abuse issues often fall into a cycle of behavior that can feel as if they are their own worst enemy. They may…