“Friends with benefits: on the positive consequences of pet ownership” published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology posits that pet owners fare better on self-esteem, exercise, greater conscientiousness, less fear, and feel less isolated. For someone who suffers… Read More ›
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How Do You Trade One Addiction for Another?
Trading addictions happens often. Many individuals attempt to “get rid” of their negative habits, but wind up picking up another unhealthy habit instead. Why does this happen? Many people who recently quit an addiction and are recovering experience heightened stress,… Read More ›
Benzodiazepines Are Addictive
Benzodiazepines are a category of drugs including diazepam (Valium) and alprazolam (Xanax), both of which are very well-known. Benzodiazepines have been prescribed to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, panic attacks, insomnia, and other conditions. While helpful, these drugs can be incredibly… Read More ›
How Do I Know if I Need Help?
Oftentimes, individuals may feel or have been told that they exhibit signs of either a mental illness or addiction, but do not know where to begin. Discovering a mental illness or uncovering an addiction is best when consulted with a… Read More ›
Mental Health is an Underlying Cause of Addiction
There are many reasons why a person may fall into addiction – biology, genetics, environmental factors, trauma, and more. Mental health is another worthy cause to consider – many individuals do not realize that they suffer from a mental illness… Read More ›
Will I be able to recover from an addiction?
Recovery is a remarkable, transformative journey for anyone to embark on. Those who have recently began their journey of recovery or are considering their path towards recovery may wonder if they will ever be fully recovered from their addiction. Addictions… Read More ›
How Does Impulse-Control Relate To Addiction?
Drug abuse and alcoholism are caused by many factors including mental health disorders, self medication, or unresolved past trauma. There is a growing number of addicts who are compelled to abuse substances and these individuals tend to have problems with… Read More ›
Committing Illegal Activities To Support Addiction
There are many individuals who have committed illegal activities to support their drug or alcohol use. In 12-step recovery, the checklist of whether one is an addict includes mention of illegal activity to finance the addiction. The degree of illegal… Read More ›
Addiction Is A Medical Issue
Everyone with a medical condition has behavioral choices to make. Someone with diabetes, for example, has behavioral choices to make regarding the amount of sugar they consume. They are aware that… Read More ›
7 Ways Addiction Can Ruin Your Life
Addiction can take your money: It takes money every day, a few times a day or more, to keep up an addiction. Illegal drugs can be costly. Having to avoid symptoms of withdrawal and detox means having to stay high… Read More ›
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