Drugs & Addiction
December 2, 2015
The Relationship between OCD and Addiction
One of the most common factors in the development of drug and alcohol addiction is the presence of a co-occurring disorder. Nearly 6 in 10…
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December 1, 2015
Dabs: The Scary New Face of THC
Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused drugs in the United States. It is reported that over 104 million people have tried marijuana at…
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November 24, 2015
Workaholic: What is Work Addiction and how is it Dangerous?
People work hard for a variety of reasons. Some work hard to ensure they can provide for their families, while others may work hard for…
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November 23, 2015
Co-occurring Disorders: When Addiction is not the only Problem
For many dealing with substance abuse issues, staying abstinent requires addressing co-occurring mental disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, or schizophrenia. Taking on the challenges that…
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November 19, 2015
Marshall Mathers’ Story and Sobriety Through Exercise
Marshall Mathers, most commonly known as the rapper Eminem, is one of the most famous musicians on the planet. He’s sold millions of records, sound…
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November 18, 2015
Drip, Drop, Dead: The Truth about Morphine Abuse
Morphine is an opiate painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is a prescription drug that is sold under several brand names including…
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November 17, 2015
Rolling the Dice: Warning Signs of a Gambling Addiction
Addiction can take many different forms. While drugs and alcohol are the most common causes of addiction, there are many other vices that can be…
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November 11, 2015
How to Manage Holiday Depression
For many, the holidays are the highlight of the year. After Halloween passes, people eagerly anticipate the festivities of Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, and New Years.…
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November 10, 2015
The Outdated Addiction Industry – Moving Beyond Motivational Interviewing
Regardless of your political views, Chris Christie’s town-hall talk about addiction and how we treat addicts in our society is worth watching: Christie’s mom was…
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November 4, 2015
“Selfie” Addiction is Nothing to Smile About
With the rise of social media, people everywhere are constantly updating each other on their activities, thoughts, and ideas via status updates and photo posts.…
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