Drug addiction is a disease that can take hold very quickly but unfortunately often takes a very long time to overcome. Although there are certain similarities amongst addicts and how they recover, every case is unique and no two people will follow the identical path. With the help of external influences however, most [...]
It’s not uncommon for trauma victims to shy away from relationships, and most of the time, they don’t really know why they feel so awkward about them. Perhaps you can relate to feeling this way in your own life. It’s possible that you’ve even tried to have a romantic relationship (or more than one) [...]
Children have various coping styles, and thanks to the work of Mary Ainsworth and Mary Main, two American scientists, we now have a better understanding of what those coping styles are. Through countless hours of observing how infants and children interacted with their mothers, they were able to discern several different coping styles. They [...]
Most people are well-aware of the immediate and less serious side effects of alcohol abuse. From slurred speech, blurred vision, concentration problems, reduced inhibitions, confusion and difficulty walking to memory loss, breathing problems and waking up with a terrible hangover - we’ve all been there. Despite the fact that the consequences of heavy [...]
Sex is a natural part of life but for those who take it to an extreme and develop unhealthy behaviors, it can harm their health and wellbeing. Despite the fact that there are serious consequences of being a sex addict, sadly the condition still isn’t taken very seriously or discussed openly. The truth is [...]
Alcoholism has long been associated as a disorder that mainly affects men. When you look at the facts and figures however, it’s something that more and more women are struggling to cope with as well. The latest statistics about alcohol use in the United States shows that 9.4% of men aged 18+ have [...]
Whether addiction is a choice or a disease has been a long-debated topic. Although it’s unlikely that the medical profession, the general public and even addicts themselves will ever agree on one or the other, here we debate both sides to the argument. Addiction is a choice Even an addict will admit [...]
When you struggle with a sexual addiction, it can quickly take over your life. It’s possible that you never realized that there is a link between sexual addiction and many psychiatric conditions, but it’s definitely more common than you might think. Once you understand more about why you became addicted to sex, you’ll be [...]
It might surprise you, but it’s not uncommon for people to suffer with more than one addiction. When you can understand treatment approaches for multiple addictions, it’s easy to see how it can be possible to actually treat those addictions at the same time. Let’s talk in more detail about how that works, and [...]
More than anything, you want to celebrate a sober New Year; but how do you avoid relapsing on New Year’s Eve, which is one of the biggest party days of the year? Believe it or not, it can be done as long as you take the proper precautions ahead of time to ensure that [...]