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When most people think of addiction, the first thing that comes to mind is substance addiction: addiction to drugs or alcohol. However, substance addiction is only one class of addiction. Behavioral addictions, such as love addiction, are another class entirely. Unfortunately, behavioral addictions such as love...
Drug users have a lot of difficulties that they have to struggle through on a daily basis, and it’s important to remember this. However, unfortunately, the people who live with and love these drug users often have to face some of these difficulties on their...
One of the biggest barriers preventing people from seeking addiction treatment is their inability to recognize their own addiction. The line that separates casual, recreational drug use from addiction is blurred and often confusing. In this article, we’re going to talk about the difference between recreational...
Drug addiction is a very complicated condition. Research has revealed that people who are raised by drug-addicted parents are more likely to develop addictions themselves. This has led to some speculation that drug addiction may be a genetic disorder. There are many different factors involved in...
Drugs use is always risky. They often lead to mental trauma, addiction, overdose, and other negative side effects. Adolescents and young adults are some of the most vulnerable groups for potential substance addiction. Using a substance while finding out one’s own life path, aspirations, and preferences...
Most of us are aware of the physical hazards of substance abuse. But there are many other hazards of substance abuse that can be devastating too. These include the financial, social, and psychological hazards. Financial Hazard The money a person may be spending on drugs or alcohol...
Addictions create a number of challenges, not just for the addicted people themselves but for those that they love and care about. If you have been in a relationship with somebody struggling with addiction, you may be interested in learning how to repair any damage that...
Trauma and addiction are often interlinked. Trauma can cause mental and emotional scars which can lead to addiction, and addiction can lead to dangerous behavior that can cause trauma. Understanding how to manage both trauma and addiction is an important part of the healing process at...
Mindfulness is a practice that originated with the ancient Buddhists. Nowadays, it is often associated with meditative practices — however, mindfulness has been accepted by the medical community for its many benefits. As such, many of these practices are often recommended by addiction therapists. If you’re...
When it comes to addiction and dependence, most people are aware of the physical symptoms of withdrawal. Frequently referred to as dope sickness, withdrawal is one of the most common obstacles that prevents people from staying sober. Withdrawal symptoms can range in severity from rather mild...
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