PTSD and Substance Abuse: Exploring the Relationship
Between 7 and 8 percent of Americans will experience PTSD over the course of their lifetimes, according to the National...
Why Cocaine Is So Addictive
Dubbed "the caviar of street drugs," cocaine, also known as coke, is an expensive way to get high. It's also...
Eating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges of Eating Disorder Hope
Crystal Karges is a Masters-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a specialty focus in eating disorders, maternal/child health and wellness,...
How Does Gender Affect Addiction?
There are many differences between men and women, but how does gender affect addiction? You may remember the book that...
Teen Drug Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know
There is good news in the fight against teen drug addiction. The 2016 Monitoring the Future (MTF) annual survey indicates that...
The Emotional Component of Addiction’s Root Causes
There is a large emotional component to addiction that cannot be ignored if you intend to truly recover from addiction...
Addiction in America: Surgeon General’s Report Sheds Light
Finally, addiction in America is addressed by the Surgeon General! Wait; let's take a step back for a minute. In...
What Really Happens in Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
If you are thinking about entering into drug and alcohol rehab, good for you! That is a wise decision. It...
How to Spot an Addictive Personality
Can you spot an addictive personality? If you're like most people, probably not. While many people imagine all addicts as...
5 Addictive Drugs: Users Beware
Addiction is an elusive monster, and 5 addictive drugs in particular just make matters worse. Difficult to predict, hard to...
