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Addiction Recovery

Why Is Addiction So Highly Stigmatized?

Addiction is an extremely enigmatic, complicated disease. As we have continued researching and trying to learn more about addiction, our understanding of the disease has evolved. Presently, the American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as “a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory, and related circuitry.”1 When a person abuses mind-altering substances consistently … Continue reading Why Is Addiction So Highly Stigmatized? →

May 4, 2017

Alcohol Addiction

Disease or Decision: Solving the Riddle of Addiction

The concept of addiction as a disease, though familiar and widely accepted today, is still somewhat novel. When one thinks of diseases, cancer, diabetes or Alzheimer’s may come to mind; each of these is so different from addiction in their nature. Historically, addiction has often been viewed as a moral disease, if a disease at … Continue reading Disease or Decision: Solving the Riddle of Addiction →

May 18, 2016

Addiction Recovery

Are There Scientific Processes Underlying the 12-Step Recovery Method?

On This Page: Social and Cognitive Neuroscience Explain the 12-Step Method Positive Psychology as the Gateway for Spiritual Renewal Sponsorship and the Process of Mirroring The Neurological Effects of Storytelling When it comes to the current conceptualization of addiction, most would subscribe to the compelling disease model, which decidedly states that addiction is a chronic, … Continue reading Are There Scientific Processes Underlying the 12-Step Recovery Method? →

December 29, 2015

Alcohol Abuse

Children of Alcoholics Discuss Life ‘in a War Zone’

Blaire Sharpe and Phillip L. Woods know all too well about the pain that comes with growing up in an alcoholic home. But both have overcome that pain to create successful lives and enjoy the kind of peace they never had as children. In her new book, “Not Really Gone,” Sharpe (a pen name) describes … Continue reading Children of Alcoholics Discuss Life ‘in a War Zone’ →

September 23, 2015

Alcohol Abuse

Top 10 Hardest Drinking States in the Country

Americans drink a lot of alcohol. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism[1] found, “Per capita consumption of ethanol from all alcoholic beverages combined in 2013 was 2.34 gallons.” This doesn’t mean every person drinks the same amount. Some individuals choose not to drink any alcohol. Others struggle with alcohol abuse issues and drink … Continue reading Top 10 Hardest Drinking States in the Country →

July 23, 2014

Alcohol Abuse

Happy New Year! Wine Glass Shape May Affect How Much You Drink, Says New Study

For social drinkers who will be trying to keep an eye on how much they drink during the holiday season, the solution could be as simple as the type of glass they use. A recent study shows that people will pour less wine into a straight glass than they would pour into a wider glass. … Continue reading Happy New Year! Wine Glass Shape May Affect How Much You Drink, Says New Study →

January 1, 2014

Alcohol Abuse

High Rates of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Reported in Restaurant Industry

We’d all like to leave our jobs behind, out of sight and out of mind, at the end of the day. However our jobs have more hold and influence over us than we expect. Where you work has an impact on how you think and act–or maybe how you think and act affects the job … Continue reading High Rates of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Reported in Restaurant Industry →

June 7, 2013

Alcohol Abuse

Spicy Food Cravings Linked to Increased Risk of Alcohol Abuse

If your tastes tend toward the spicier end of the palate when you’re looking at a menu and you enjoy the sensations associated with eating foods flavored with hot sauce and other fiery condiments, you may be at an increased risk for developing a problem with alcohol, according to a new study. Why? Researchers say … Continue reading Spicy Food Cravings Linked to Increased Risk of Alcohol Abuse →

April 30, 2013

Alcohol Addiction

Impulsivity in Alcohol Addiction Treatment: Control the Urge to Drink

Past studies have shown that issues of impulsivity are often problematic for alcoholics, but according to a new study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, a number of psychosocial factors may play a part in the development of impulsivity.[1] It was noted that alcoholics who have experienced at least one of the following … Continue reading Impulsivity in Alcohol Addiction Treatment: Control the Urge to Drink →

March 22, 2013

Alcohol Abuse

Should Alcoholic Patients Go to the ER or to Treatment?

Alcoholism requires treatment. This treatment comes from a variety of experienced, specialized medical and mental health professionals. It comes in a range of treatment settings and intensities. While many people are convinced they can quit on their own when they are ready, the fact that they haven’t yet done so reveals just how difficult this … Continue reading Should Alcoholic Patients Go to the ER or to Treatment? →

February 11, 2013

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