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Stopping Overeating Isn't That Easy

Wednesday May 15, 2013

Overeating is epidemic in the United States. For those who do not fall into the trap of food addiction, overeating can seem senseless. But walk for a day in the shoes of a person with a food addiction, and you start to get a sense of why it isn't that easy to just stop. Read More...

Coping With an Unhappy Mother's Day

Sunday May 12, 2013

Mother's Day Isn't Always Happy

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Mother's Day is one of those days we are all supposed to enjoy. Stories of warm, happy memories of idyllic childhoods abound, and cards express gratitude for the most wonderful woman in the world  But for many people with addictions, Mother's Day is a painful reminder of a less-than-perfect relationship.    Read More...

Addiction Vs. Harm

Tuesday May 7, 2013

Often, when talking to heavy drinkers, drug users, or other people who engage in addictive behavior, I notice they define their behavior as non-problematic if they feel they are not "addicted." This is unhelpful in (at least) two ways Read More...

The Pot Smoking Lifestyle

Sunday May 5, 2013

Pot smokers are among the most defensive people who engage in addictive behaviors. Read More...

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