Addiction destroys the lives of both addicts and their loved ones. Whether it’s the huge financial losses caused by gambling, the breakdown of a marriage caused by sex addiction, or
It is a regular feature of family dynamics that its members take on certain, often stereotypical, roles in relation to each other. These roles change with the culture and with each
Family members usually think that they are not enabling an addicted person if they are not giving them money or helping them when it comes to troubles with the law.
Addiction is widely misunderstood and yet it affects millions of people all over the world. According to a 2017 study by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 29.5
Johann Hari’s NY Times bestseller about the causes of addiction and depression brings a lot to the table. So did his TED talk in 2015 at the TED Global conference
Recovery can’t begin without detox. Anyone who has struggled with addiction may have spent years fearing withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms can range from unpleasant to painful, or even life-threatening, depending on
Most people are familiar with the concept of an intervention. They sometimes appear in movies or television shows. And, of course, there’s the reality television show Intervention, which is exclusively
The growth mindset and its opposite, the fixed mindset, were discovered by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck and popularized in her bestselling book, Mindset. In her research with children she noticed
Addictive behaviour occurs when a substance, activity, or behaviour becomes the main focus of an individual’s life, resulting in physical, mental, or social harm to themselves or others. It is
Treatment for addiction has been rapidly evolving in recent years. New medications have come to market, new treatment modalities have been developed, and many states are working hard to provide
Do you wake up each morning and feel as though there is no more spark in your life? If so, you might have what is known as dopamine deficiency. Dopamine
The lights and the glamour fade in the light of the ecstatic highs they got from substance abuse. At other times the drugs and alcohol become a respite from the
