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Drug Addiction

This Is What an Addict Looks Like

On This Page: Addiction Demographics Today’s Drug Addict Finding Help for Addiction Dressed in a button-down and slacks, Michael Findeis sits forward in his chair, his voice a permanent whisper as he describes the journey of the brain through addiction and recovery. Behind him on the wall hang two diplomas—a master’s degree in social work … Continue reading This Is What an Addict Looks Like →

April 26, 2016

Family And Addiction

In Sickness and in Health: When Married Couples Face Addiction Together

The topic of addiction usually stimulates thoughts and conversations about the millions each year that develop and suffer from drug abuse. Most people immediately think about the physical, behavioral, economic and legal repercussions before exploring the implications for addicts’ families. It may be reasonable to consider the disease of addiction in this way—working from inside … Continue reading In Sickness and in Health: When Married Couples Face Addiction Together →

March 31, 2016

Addiction Recovery

Addiction and Fame: What’s the Connection?

On This Page: Access Time Narcissism Keeping the High Alive You and Me Addiction, divorce, Jennifer Lawrence’s newest hairstyle: Wait in line in a drug store and chances are you’ll see at least one of these headlining the magazines that, just below, promise to reveal the season’s new lip color. Seeing Jennifer Lawrence on a … Continue reading Addiction and Fame: What’s the Connection? →

February 12, 2016

Addiction Recovery

How to Prepare for the Party Season When You’re Sober

On This Page: Stay Connected to Your Recovery Be Nice to Your Body Use Mental Reminders Coping with Stressful People Make Your Own Holiday Fun Enough Is Enough When you’re sober, you face the year-round challenge of social gatherings that involve alcohol. These gatherings become even more frequent and difficult to navigate during party and … Continue reading How to Prepare for the Party Season When You’re Sober →

January 22, 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

Addiction Recovery

Is the LGBT Community at Higher Risk for Addiction?

On This Page: Sexual Minority The Effect of Stress Finding Treatment Addiction is an indiscriminate disease. Anyone who experiments with alcohol or drugs—regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, location, political affiliation and so on—could become chemically dependent. Moreover, people can begin abusing dangerous, mind-altering substance for any number of reasons; however, many of those … Continue reading Is the LGBT Community at Higher Risk for Addiction? →

December 8, 2015

Drug Treatment

Newly Diagnosed with HIV/Hepatitis C? Here’s How to Best Get Help

Deciding to get help for an addiction is a brave first step. The situation turns more challenging, however, when seeking treatment comes with news of an HIV and/or hepatitis C diagnosis. Fortunately, there is plenty of help for former addicts living with these diseases. In some cases, injection drug users learn they are infected with … Continue reading Newly Diagnosed with HIV/Hepatitis C? Here’s How to Best Get Help →

November 9, 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

General Issues

Sleep Issues and Substance Abuse

You toss and turn for hours. You finally sigh and get out of bed. You have to be up early for work and really need some sleep. You flip on the kitchen light and pour yourself a generous glass of red wine. You pull pain pills or sleep aids from the medicine cabinet. Does this … Continue reading Sleep Issues and Substance Abuse →

September 2, 2015

Gambling Addiction

Problem Gambling and Gambling Addiction: What You Need to Know

On This Page: Signs of a Gambling Problem Causes of Problem Gambling Help Is Available A trip to Vegas or Atlantic City. An online diversion when you’re bored. A friendly poker game among friends. In most cases, a little gambling here and there is not a big deal. People can take it or leave it, … Continue reading Problem Gambling and Gambling Addiction: What You Need to Know →

August 15, 2015

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