addiction

It is the dream of every enabler and family member to see their loved one sober and healthy once again. This makes them have great expectations of which most of them are frustrated when they see their loved one recovering very slowly. The…

The research “Shame mediates the relationship between depression and addictive behaviors“ published in Addictive Behaviors reports the following. Young adults who feel shame could develop addictions or become depressed. According to…

It’s hard to believe, but it's a fact - in the 21st century most of us are strongly addicted to their cell phones. The “nomophobia” which means fear of living without a cell phone, involves mainly problems related to internet use addiction.…

Addiction. The dictionary definition is: “a physical or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, such as a drug or alcohol. In physical addiction, the body adapts to the substance being used and gradually requires increased amounts…

The addictions and deaths related to prescription drugs has become a troubling issue in America. Since 1991, the amount of deaths caused by opioids has increased by 300%, and in 2012 over 259 million prescriptions for painkillers were…

Anytime I am around anyone under the age of, oh let's say 25, I am astonished by how much time they spend glued to screens. Phone screens. Tablet screens. Tv screens. It's almost as if you out a moving image on a flat surface, people can't…

Want to know the truth about sugar? Well, the truth is our bodies aren't meant to handle such extremely high levels of sugar in our diets. In fact, we are killing ourselves with addiction - a sugar addiction. For over 50 years, Americans…