Why do people shoplift? Top 10 reasons
Shoplifting is one of the most common but least detected and reported crimes. If you are reading this, maybe you or your loved one has been recently convicted of shoplifting. Or maybe you want to know...
View ArticleCognitive neuroscience and discoveries in addiction
The latest research in the neuroscience of addiction David Linden’s book, “The Compass of Pleasure” is a MUST for understanding recent findings in the study of neuroscience and addiction. I hope that...
View ArticleCan you get addicted to cigars?
Yes, cigars can trigger dependence on nicotine and you can experience side effects nicotine withdrawal when you stop smoking them. How is addiction to cigars possible? And what are the signs of cigar...
View ArticleDependence vs addiction
There is a difference between physical dependence and addiction. This distinction can be difficult to understand, particularly with prescribed pain medications. With pain pills, the need for increasing...
View ArticleCan you get addicted to melatonin?
The short answer is: we don’t know. To date, researchers have not documented cases of melatonin addiction. But medications (even naturally occuring hormone supplements) are never entirely “risk free.”...
View ArticleHow to stop fantasizing
Sometimes fantasies of sexual or romantic scenarios might seem more fulfilling than actual sexual intercourse. For many adults, fantasy can even be a crucial element during sex. So when does checking...
View ArticleCan you get addicted to huffing?
Yes. Huffing, or inhalant abuse, does have the potential to become addictive. For example, huffing military use is a problem for the U.S. Armed Forces. And huffing addiction includes characteristics...
View ArticleEmbalming fluid as a drug
Can you get addicted to embalming fluid? Yes. During my second spin in rehab, I met a kid, probably seventeen or eighteen, who said he was addicted to embalming fluid. “You mean the stuff they use in...
View ArticleWhat is codependency addiction?
What does codependency mean? Are you wondering, “Am I codependent in a relationship?” Simply put, codependency is an emotional and behavioral condition that results in unhealthy relationships. Some of...
View ArticleSigns of internet addiction in children
Harmful effects of internet addiction in children I don’t have children of my own, but I’ve been around enough of my friends’ kids to know that sticking an iPhone or tablet in front of them is a...
View ArticleThe 3 most common Internet addictions to look out for
Are you addicted to the internet? By Peyton Spencer The Internet is an integral part of life today. We bank, work, go to school, shop, play, and interact socially online. According to US Consumers, the...
View ArticleShould I stay with my addicted or alcoholic husband?
Are you the wife of an alcoholic or addict? Comment below and provide your email for a chance to win Michelle’s Love Over Addiction program. We want to hear from you! Choosing to stay with an addicted...
View ArticleWho’s responsible for prescription drug addiction?
Prescription Opioid Addiction: Who’s Liable When the Worst Happens? Today, prescription opioids, the most powerful class of painkiller, kill more people every year than heroin and cocaine combined –...
View ArticleFood choices in addiction recovery
Addiction is a mental condition What is the goal of therapy for addictions? When dealing with addiction, the emphasis on recovery is healing the mind. Mental health is important. However, there are...
View ArticleMultiple addiction recovery
By Daniel Walters NCC, LCDC Are you looking for recovery from multiple addictions? Long term recovery from mental illness, multiple personality disorder and addictions, multiple addictions, generalized...
View ArticleCo-addiction in relationship: Turning fear into self-confidence
Are you participating in a relationship where co-addiction is present? Do you suspect that you are showing signs you are a co-addict? Learn how to break free from the mental prison you’ve created for...
View ArticleMy family is addicted to drugs/alcohol: What can I do?
Addiction involves a lot of denial. As the child of an addict or alcoholic, you have to balance the instinct and desire to trust your parents with the understanding that they are creating a false...
View ArticleGrowing up in an alcoholic family: Coping and treatment
Children who grew up in families with an alcoholic parent are three to four times more likely to become alcoholics themselves. They can suffer from a host of behavior and emotional issues due to their...
View ArticleCo-addiction meets codependency
Where does co-addiction in relationship meet codependency? When you choose to invest your life and well-being into an addict’s…you are both co-addicted and codependent. While codependent control issues...
View ArticleWhat is a Change Analysis?
There are many tools for addiction recovery used by licensed psychologists and clinical social workers. Here, we review Change Analysis. The purpose of a Change Analysis is open up an honest...
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