Behavioral addiction is an addiction to an activity that causes physical and/or psychological harm to the individual. Common behavioral addictions include gambling, sex, shopping, hoarding, video games, and the Internet. Internet and Other Behavioral Addictions--Are They Real? Internet addiction is a relatively new ... Read More
Inspirational Tips for Keeping Your Resolutions in the New Year
Resolutions can be some of the most difficult demands we place on ourselves every year. For those recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, these resolutions come with additional risks. If you're in recovery, there are several things you should consider about resolutions, including the right type to make. As the new ... Read More
JUUL Addiction: Facts and Treatment for the New E-Cigarette Trend
Updated April 8, 2019 What Exactly Is JUUL, and Why Is It So Popular? With the ongoing shift away from inhaled tobacco products both here in the United States and throughout other Western countries has come a surge in a new nicotine delivery device: the e-cigarette. JUUL has rapidly risen from being a San ... Read More
Beyond Weekly Meetings: A Well-Rounded Approach to Recovery
Getting help in dealing with addiction can be complicated. First, there are practically endless options. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, there are around 14,500 rehab centers operating at any given time. These include inpatient programs, outpatient programs, detox, weekly meetings and many, many ... Read More
Keeping an Informed Outlook: Debunking Common Addiction Myths
Historically, society hasn't had a very firm understanding of addiction and many of the issues surrounding it, which has led to misguided theories and myths popping up around the topic. Some of these myths are dangerous, however, because they misrepresent the facts about addiction and addiction treatment. Here are ... Read More
4 Tips for Making New Year’s Resolutions That Make Sense
With the new year just around the corner, expect to hear lots of buzz in the media and on your social media feeds about New Year's resolutions. It's the time of year when we're expected to set lofty goals around self-improvement, with healthier eating, improved exercise habits and saving more money topping the list of ... Read More
An Anti-Opioid Vaccine? The Latest Developments
When we think of vaccines, we immediately think of infectious diseases like the measles, mumps, pertussis and polio. But now, Scripps Research Institute researchers have developed a possible anti-opioid (addiction) vaccine involving monoclonal antibodies to prevent opioid addiction in at-risk individuals. Afterall, we ... Read More
Rehab During the Holidays: What It’s Like, and Why It Can Be Good Idea
Going to treatment isn't the kind of thing you schedule; to ensure a successful attempt at recovery, putting off going to rehabilitation until a more convenient time isn't generally advised. As such, this can result in many individuals with substance use disorders spending time in treatment over the holidays. As ... Read More
