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…
When 25 year-old Monica Rudolph did not know where to turn to clean herself of her heroin addiction in Little Falls, Minnesota, she called treatment…
Ketamine is a drug classified as a dissociative anesthetic and is mostly used on animals during veterinary procedures. Despite not being considered safe for recreational…
It is common in active addiction to attempt to justify your substance abuse to yourself and others. For those of us that thrive on creativity,…
Panic disorder is characterized by a sudden onset of panic and anxiety that induces extreme fear in a seemingly safe environment. Individuals who experience panic…
Substance addiction is characterized by substance abuse that leads to an inability to control cravings and use. Addiction can form as a result of using…
Early sobriety can seem dull if you haven’t found a way to replace the endorphins you received from feeding your addiction. Unfortunately, experiencing an endorphin…
The term “sex addict” has become less concrete in recent years, and there is debate in the medical community about whether sexual addiction actually exists.…