The line between chronic pain and addiction to painkillers is a delicate balance that should be treaded carefully, especially for those with a history of addiction. The majority of people… Read More
Addiction
Gambling Addiction: What to look for, and how to treat it
Not all addictions develop out of the need to participate in pleasure-seeking behaviors. An addiction can be a person’s way of suppressing or forgetting an emotionally traumatic event or pain…. Read More
Our Addiction to Soda, What We Can Do to Stop
Americans spend more than $66 billion on carbonated drinks, such as soda, every year! Many have no idea what bad effects their addiction to these drinks can cause. Drinking one… Read More
How to tell if you are addicted to the internet
The existence of internet addiction Internet addiction disorder (IAD) became an official theorized disorder in 1995, (comparable to pathological gambling) by Ivan Goldberg, M.D. There is a lot of debate… Read More
Gateway Drugs- Fact or Fiction?
The Definition Gateway Drugs – a term used to identify lighter drugs (marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco) that lead to a higher likelihood of hard drug use (heroin, cocaine, and club… Read More
MySpace Addiction, Understanding and Breaking the Habit
The resistance MySpace has had a growing impact on people of all ages. How do people get sucked in? Many refuse to give in for weeks, and then months, but… Read More
