There are thousands, maybe even millions of stories about alcohol addiction and how it has negatively affected people’s lives, both in the short term and in the long term. The truth is, life’s too short for alcohol addicts in general, although many of them don’t realize the harm they’re doing to their bodies while [...]
Everyone who is or who has ever been addicted to drugs at some point in their lives has had to ask themselves one question: Is drug addiction ruining my relationship? While they might try to bargain with themselves on what is actually occurring because of their addiction, the fact is that drug addicts frequently [...]
Spending time online can be very productive and fun, but all too often, the Internet can evolve into an unhealthy addiction. Fortunately, there is help for Internet addiction, much like there is help available for other types of addictions. While it might not seem serious, an addiction to the Internet can become compulsive and [...]
Drug addiction is a serious problem, and whether you’ve struggled with it for years or you know someone who has, you’re probably wondering why it’s so easy for drug addicts to relapse. That is an excellent question, and there are many different answers. The biggest reason many people relapse after they’ve been able [...]
No matter how long you’ve been dealing with your sexual addiction, you’re probably feeling a bit frustrated if you’ve tried to stop without success. What are the most effective ways of dealing with sexual addiction? Is it something you can accomplish on your own? How long will you have to suffer? These questions are [...]
Many people have friends that they’ve known for a long time and they’ve seen them at their best and at their worst. Perhaps you can think of one person in particular, and you can’t help but wonder if your friend is at risk of alcohol addiction. You’ve noticed some changes in his behavior over [...]
We live in a very tech-savvy world, and computers are at the center of just about everything we do. For those who enjoy playing computer games, but who also struggle with gambling abuse, they often wonder if computer games can promote a gambling addiction. First of all, we feel that it’s important to talk [...]
As we take a closer look at codependence, it’s important to break down the various symptoms that might surface in a person who is dealing with this condition. As we go through these symptoms over the next few months, perhaps you will recognize yourself in some of the descriptions. Recognizing the problem is the [...]
As a person who is struggling with a sexual addiction, you’ve probably thought about getting sex addiction help, but you’re just not sure where to start or who to talk to. While there are many different options available to you, there is one major difference among the various treatment programs for sexual addiction. That [...]
Overcoming a drug addiction is a major achievement because of the strong hold it can have on every part of your life. In fact, this is one of the biggest things people learn from their drug addictions. For years, drug addicts live in denial about how dependent they are on their drugs of choice. [...]