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Is it an Addiction or a Compulsive Behavior?
Most of us can relate to trying to break a stubborn habit. But when does a pattern of behavior become an addiction or compulsion? Identifying addictive and compulsive disorders — and distinguishing...
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Drug Profile: What Are Inhalants?
Common household items have a long history of being used by people for a purpose other than what they were intended for. Things like spray paint, glue, contact cement, nail polish, and paint thinner...
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Why Quitting Alcohol Is So Hard
An estimated 62 percent of American adults report drinking alcohol at least sometimes. Of those who drink, 69 percent have had a drink within the last week. 19 percent think they drink more than they...
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Parentification: Examples and Mental Health Effects
Children look first to their parents for security and love. This attachment can have a profound and far-reaching impact on children’s development, affecting their mental health in adulthood — for...
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Self-Care in a Helping Profession: An Expert’s Insights
People who enter helping and caregiving professions often do so because they want to help others — and helping others can be a source of joy and fulfillment. Even so, research has found that rates of...
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Learning to Forgive: The Benefits for Addiction Recovery
For those in recovery from substance abuse, forgiveness is often a powerful tool for healing, learning, and personal growth. Embracing forgiveness lets people unburden themselves of resentment, guilt...
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What to Expect During Medical Detox
Medical detox is often a critical first stage in recovery from substance abuse and addiction, yet many people do not know what to expect during this process. This article will provide an overview of...
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Forgiving Yourself – Why it’s the Key to Long-Term Recovery
Forgiveness can seem like an overwhelming undertaking for many people. The same can be true for those in addiction recovery. Substance use doesn’t just affect the individual’s physical and mental...
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What Are the Party and Club Drugs — and Why?
Substance use is an ongoing issue in the United States, and around half of all people age 12 or older have used an illicit drug at some point in their lives. Club drugs such as LSD, ecstasy, and...
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How Long Does Drug Detox Take?
For those with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, the first step toward recovery is detox. During this process, the addictive substance is cleared from your body, preparing you to live a life of...
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Overcoming Negative Self-Talk Toward a Better Life
Sticks and stones breaking bones and words not hurting is a chant of childhood that doesn’t hold water when you really think about it. Words can definitely hurt — and your words to yourself can be some...
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How to Know When You Need Detox
Detoxification is an important first step toward addiction recovery. This phase is often misunderstood, with many people underestimating its challenges. To better understand the detox process, it’s...
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Drug Profile: Phenibut
Sold under brand names “Noofen” and “Fenibut,” Phenibut is a medication prescribed by physicians in Russia, Latvia and Ukraine to treat insomnia, depression and anxiety disorders. Phenibut is not...
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Understanding Hypersomnia
Almost everyone has experienced disordered sleeping at some time in their life. The stress of a big project at work, the disruption of a new baby, and jet lag are common reasons people may struggle to...
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Forgiving Others – The Positive Impact on Mental Health
Conflict happens. Unresolved conflict, however, can wreak havoc on health and relationships. Holding onto hurt feelings can increase stress, higher levels of which can adversely impact mental,...
View ArticleGambling and Suicide: The Hidden Story
Gambling is often seen as harmless entertainment — a night out, a chance to win big or just a fun way to pass the time. For some, however, it becomes much more than that. Gambling addiction can spiral...
View ArticleIntelligence and Substance Abuse
Creative and highly intelligent people tend to have a lot in common. Their unique gifts help them push the boundaries of art, music, business and science. Their work often drives strong views and even...
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What Are Synthetic Drugs and Why Are They So Dangerous?
The media frenzy around synthetic or designer drugs is constant, but drug use isn’t a new phenomenon. There are records of ancient cultures using plants for their psychedelic properties as early as...
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Overdose: Untimely Celebrity Overdoses
Everyone wants to be a celebrity. After all, they get money, attention and fans — what’s not to love? But far too often, we’ve seen the dark side of fame. Many celebrities turn to substances to cope...
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Medical Detox to Rehab: A Key Step in Recovery
After completing detox, many people feel improved physical health and mental clarity. Their bodies have eliminated the addictive substances, and the most intense withdrawal symptoms and cravings have...
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