Addictions: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Heroin Withdrawal
This article explains the symptoms that are commonly experienced when people go through heroin withdrawal.
This article explains the symptoms that are commonly experienced when people go through heroin withdrawal.
Cocaine High
A cocaine high can change the way you feel about yourself, and about other people, in your mind and in your body. But it isn't all good.
A cocaine high can change the way you feel about yourself, and about other people, in your mind and in your body. But it isn't all good.
Heroin Effects
Heroin effects are intense, but can be unpleasant. For most people, the negative effects of heroin far outweigh the positive.
Heroin effects are intense, but can be unpleasant. For most people, the negative effects of heroin far outweigh the positive.
Cocaine Withdrawal
This article explains the symptoms that are commonly experienced when people go through cocaine withdrawal.
This article explains the symptoms that are commonly experienced when people go through cocaine withdrawal.
Caffeine Withdrawal
This article explains the symptoms that are commonly experienced when people go through caffeine withdrawal.
This article explains the symptoms that are commonly experienced when people go through caffeine withdrawal.
Meth High
Getting high on meth can change your perceptions, feelings and sensations.
Getting high on meth can change your perceptions, feelings and sensations.
Family Violence & Addiction
There are several ways that family violence and substance use are connected.
There are several ways that family violence and substance use are connected.
Painkiller Addiction
How do people go from normal painkiller use to painkiller addiction? There are many factors, and some of the major ones are presented here.
How do people go from normal painkiller use to painkiller addiction? There are many factors, and some of the major ones are presented here.
Meth Withdrawal
This article explains the symptoms that are commonly experienced when people go through meth withdrawal.
This article explains the symptoms that are commonly experienced when people go through meth withdrawal.
Five Bad Acid Trip Stories
Tripping on acid can be very unpleasant, even terrifying. Knowing about some first hand experiences of those who have been through it can help you know what you would be letting yourself in for, if you took this unpredictable drug.
Tripping on acid can be very unpleasant, even terrifying. Knowing about some first hand experiences of those who have been through it can help you know what you would be letting yourself in for, if you took this unpredictable drug.
High on Acid
Tripping on acid (LSD) is a highly unpredictable experience, but there are some common features to the psychedelic experience.
Tripping on acid (LSD) is a highly unpredictable experience, but there are some common features to the psychedelic experience.
Marijuana High
Find out what the effects of getting high on marijuana feel like before you consider trying this unpredictable drug.
Find out what the effects of getting high on marijuana feel like before you consider trying this unpredictable drug.
Symptoms of Addiction
Details symptoms of addiction experienced by addicts with dependencies and signs observed by concerned others.
Details symptoms of addiction experienced by addicts with dependencies and signs observed by concerned others.
Definition of Homeostasis
Glossary definition of homeostasis, as used in the context of addictions.
Glossary definition of homeostasis, as used in the context of addictions.
How to Help Addicts
Guidance on how to help addicts, including how to support a loved one with an addiction and how to care for yourself. Explains what to expect when you suggest a family member or friend has an addiction.
Guidance on how to help addicts, including how to support a loved one with an addiction and how to care for yourself. Explains what to expect when you suggest a family member or friend has an addiction.
Ten Things to Stop Doing if You Have an Addictive Personality
Do you have an addictive personality? Here are ten behaviors to get under control.
Do you have an addictive personality? Here are ten behaviors to get under control.
What Is Peer Pressure?
Peer pressure is a term used to describe the way that people of the same social group -- peers -- can influence on another, often in negative ways.
Peer pressure is a term used to describe the way that people of the same social group -- peers -- can influence on another, often in negative ways.
Nicotine Withdrawal
This article explains the symptoms that are commonly experienced when people go through nicotine withdrawal, and how to manage nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
This article explains the symptoms that are commonly experienced when people go through nicotine withdrawal, and how to manage nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
What is in Cocaine?
Describes the ingredients that cocaine contains.
Describes the ingredients that cocaine contains.
Controlled Drugs
Describes categorization schedule for drugs under the Controlled Drugs Act (CDA)
Describes categorization schedule for drugs under the Controlled Drugs Act (CDA)
Can Marijuana Cause Infertility?
FAQ addressing whether marijuana can cause infertility, including a review of research on marijuana effects on fertility.
FAQ addressing whether marijuana can cause infertility, including a review of research on marijuana effects on fertility.
What Is Poppers?
Glossary definition of the inhalant drug, amyl nitrite, also known as poppers.
Glossary definition of the inhalant drug, amyl nitrite, also known as poppers.
Most Addictive Pain Killers
Ten of the most addictive painkillers on the market today. Steve
Ten of the most addictive painkillers on the market today. Steve
How to Talk to an Addict
It is hard for anyone to know how to talk to an addict. Is it possible to communicate with an addict? Should you confront an addict? Challenge them? Or is it wiser to agree with whatever they say? This article explains how to talk to an addict.
It is hard for anyone to know how to talk to an addict. Is it possible to communicate with an addict? Should you confront an addict? Challenge them? Or is it wiser to agree with whatever they say? This article explains how to talk to an addict.
The Truth About Acid
The truth about acid debunks five commonly held myths about LSD.
The truth about acid debunks five commonly held myths about LSD.
What is Addiction?
Clear, concise definition of addiction, including substance and behavioral addictions. Includes examples of addictive behaviors and defining characteristics of dependence.
Clear, concise definition of addiction, including substance and behavioral addictions. Includes examples of addictive behaviors and defining characteristics of dependence.
Types of Marijuana
An overview of the different types of marijuana and cannabis preparations.
An overview of the different types of marijuana and cannabis preparations.
What is MXE?
Glossary definition of the drug, Methoxetamine (MXE).
Glossary definition of the drug, Methoxetamine (MXE).
Is Cocaine Addictive?
Is cocaine addictive?
Is cocaine addictive?
Five Myths About Marijuana
Five commonly held myths about marijuana are debunked in this article.
Five commonly held myths about marijuana are debunked in this article.
Post Acute Withdrawal
Glossary definition of post acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)
Glossary definition of post acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)
Lying Loved One
People with addictions are notorious for telling lies. But why do they do it? And how can family members and others who care cope with frequent lying?
People with addictions are notorious for telling lies. But why do they do it? And how can family members and others who care cope with frequent lying?
Exercise Addiction
Describes the basic aspects of exercise addiction.
Describes the basic aspects of exercise addiction.
Cravings Tips
Understanding cravings during withdrawal.
Understanding cravings during withdrawal.
Withdrawal Insomnia Tips
Tips for coping with withdrawal insomnia.
Tips for coping with withdrawal insomnia.
Sexual Abuse
Details and reasons why people who were sexually abused as children have abusive relationships as adults.
Details and reasons why people who were sexually abused as children have abusive relationships as adults.
Men BAC
In calculating how many drinks you can safely consume, it is helpful to know about your blood alcohol level (BAC). This can be estimated based on your weight and how quickly you drink. This article provides information for men.
In calculating how many drinks you can safely consume, it is helpful to know about your blood alcohol level (BAC). This can be estimated based on your weight and how quickly you drink. This article provides information for men.
Effects of Energy Drinks
Explains the effects of energy drinks.
Explains the effects of energy drinks.
Video Game Addiction
Video game addiction is increasingly being recognized as a problematic and potentially harmful addictive behavior. The latest research shows that video games are addictive, and that adults as well as children are at risk for developing gamig addiction. But there is a lot you can do to prevent yourself or your child from developing video game addiction. And if you or your child are already addicted to video games, it's not too late to get treatment.
Video game addiction is increasingly being recognized as a problematic and potentially harmful addictive behavior. The latest research shows that video games are addictive, and that adults as well as children are at risk for developing gamig addiction. But there is a lot you can do to prevent yourself or your child from developing video game addiction. And if you or your child are already addicted to video games, it's not too late to get treatment.
Five Acid Movies
Five movies about lysergic acid (LSD).
Five movies about lysergic acid (LSD).
Stages of Change Model
How people overcome addiction, as described by the stages of change or transtheoretical model of addiction and behavior change.
How people overcome addiction, as described by the stages of change or transtheoretical model of addiction and behavior change.
Withdrawal Nausea and Vomiting
Tips for coping with withdrawal nausea and vomiting.
Tips for coping with withdrawal nausea and vomiting.
Shopping Addiction
Provides a basic overview of shopping addiction.
Provides a basic overview of shopping addiction.
Severe Withdrawal Tips
Learn how to go through withdrawal safely and how to cope with severe withdrawal symptoms.
Learn how to go through withdrawal safely and how to cope with severe withdrawal symptoms.
Diarrhea Stomach Pain Tips
Tips for controlling diarrhea stomach pain during drug withdrawal.
Tips for controlling diarrhea stomach pain during drug withdrawal.
What are Magic Mushrooms?
Glossary definition of magic mushrooms.
Glossary definition of magic mushrooms.
Post Acute Withdrawal Tips
Tips for coping with post acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS).
Tips for coping with post acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS).
What Is Dissociation
: Dissociation is a psychological experience in which people feel disconnected from their sensory experience,
: Dissociation is a psychological experience in which people feel disconnected from their sensory experience,
Standard Drink
How much alcohol is in one American standard drink? This frequently asked question is answered in terms of common alcoholic beverages.
How much alcohol is in one American standard drink? This frequently asked question is answered in terms of common alcoholic beverages.
DSM Criteria for addiction
DSM-IV-TR criteria for addiction -- substance dependence
DSM-IV-TR criteria for addiction -- substance dependence
What Is Sexual Anorexia?
An introduction to the concept of sexual anorexia, developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes, an expert in sex addiction.
An introduction to the concept of sexual anorexia, developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes, an expert in sex addiction.
Harm Reduction Tips for Cocaine Users
Cocaine use is a high risk activity. While cocaine use is never safe, these tips will help reduce the risk of the greatest harm from occurring as a result of taking cocaine, although there is no guarantee.
Cocaine use is a high risk activity. While cocaine use is never safe, these tips will help reduce the risk of the greatest harm from occurring as a result of taking cocaine, although there is no guarantee.
What is in Heroin?
Describes the ingredients that heroin contains.
Describes the ingredients that heroin contains.
Withdrawal Fatigue Tip
Tips for coping with fatigue during withdrawal.
Tips for coping with fatigue during withdrawal.
Smoking and Breastfeeding
The effects of smoking on breastfeeding.
The effects of smoking on breastfeeding.
Nature vs Nurture
Outlines the nature vs nurture debate as it applies to understanding addiction.
Outlines the nature vs nurture debate as it applies to understanding addiction.
Withdrawal Depression Tips
Tips for coping with withdrawal depression.
Tips for coping with withdrawal depression.
What Does Polyamorous Mean?
Glossary definition of the term polyamorous and if it has any relation to sex addiction.
Glossary definition of the term polyamorous and if it has any relation to sex addiction.
Sex Addiction
Explores definitions and the controversy of the concept of sex addiction.
Explores definitions and the controversy of the concept of sex addiction.
Amount of Caffeine in Foods and Drinks
The amount of caffeine that is in everyday foods and drinks.
The amount of caffeine that is in everyday foods and drinks.
Effects of Caffeine on the Brain
Explains the effects of caffeine on the brain and mental processes.
Explains the effects of caffeine on the brain and mental processes.
Addictions and Compulsions
Explains the difference between addictions and compulsions.
Explains the difference between addictions and compulsions.
Effects of Caffeine on the Body
Learn about the effects of caffeine on the body.
Learn about the effects of caffeine on the body.
Detox Programs
Review of major considerations when deciding whether a detox program for your addiction is right for you.
Review of major considerations when deciding whether a detox program for your addiction is right for you.
What is Asphyxiation?
: What is Asphyxiation? Asphyxiation is sometimes given as the cause of death when people have died from
: What is Asphyxiation? Asphyxiation is sometimes given as the cause of death when people have died from
Bingeing and Purging
Describes the behavioral patterns of different types of bingeing and purging, associated problems, relationship to addictions, and how to get help.
Describes the behavioral patterns of different types of bingeing and purging, associated problems, relationship to addictions, and how to get help.
Five Ecstasy Movies
Five movies about ecstasy (MDMA).
Five movies about ecstasy (MDMA).
Are They "Real" Addictions?
Describes behavioral (nonsubstance) addictions. Provides links to articles on specific behavioral addictions.
Describes behavioral (nonsubstance) addictions. Provides links to articles on specific behavioral addictions.
Five Types of Internet Abuse Used to Cyberbully
Predators and bullies are increasingly using internet abuse to cyberbully their victims. Cyberbullies can range from sexual predators and pedophiles to immature schoolkids. Yet the whole spectrum of cyberbullying can have serious, and even life-threatening consequences. Know each type of internet abuse, and how to protect yourself and your children from cyberbullying.
Predators and bullies are increasingly using internet abuse to cyberbully their victims. Cyberbullies can range from sexual predators and pedophiles to immature schoolkids. Yet the whole spectrum of cyberbullying can have serious, and even life-threatening consequences. Know each type of internet abuse, and how to protect yourself and your children from cyberbullying.
Five Ways to Say No to Alcohol
It can be difficult to say no to alcohol for anyone, but it is especially difficult for those who are quitting or cutting down on alcohol. You can avoid places where drinks are served, but eventually, you will be offered a drink by someone you don't want to explain your alcohol problem to. The best ways to say no are casual, polite responses to an offer, which provide an excuse that can't be argued with.
It can be difficult to say no to alcohol for anyone, but it is especially difficult for those who are quitting or cutting down on alcohol. You can avoid places where drinks are served, but eventually, you will be offered a drink by someone you don't want to explain your alcohol problem to. The best ways to say no are casual, polite responses to an offer, which provide an excuse that can't be argued with.
Standard Drinks
We talk about alcohol in terms of drinks, but how much alcohol is actually in a standard drink?
We talk about alcohol in terms of drinks, but how much alcohol is actually in a standard drink?
Women Blood Alcohol Content
In calculating how many drinks you can safely consume, it is helpful to know about your blood alcohol content (BAC). This can be estimated based on your weight and how quickly you drink. This article provides information for women.
In calculating how many drinks you can safely consume, it is helpful to know about your blood alcohol content (BAC). This can be estimated based on your weight and how quickly you drink. This article provides information for women.
Understanding an Addict
Understanding an addict and how an addict feels.
Understanding an addict and how an addict feels.
Heroin Addiction
Explains the characteristics of heroin addiction, as distinct from non-problematic heroin use and heroin abuse.
Explains the characteristics of heroin addiction, as distinct from non-problematic heroin use and heroin abuse.
Food Addiction
Provides an overview of research on the concept of food addiction.
Provides an overview of research on the concept of food addiction.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is an unpleasant state which occurs when someone who has been taking a drug regularly suddenly stops taking the drug.
Withdrawal is an unpleasant state which occurs when someone who has been taking a drug regularly suddenly stops taking the drug.
Five Ways to Build Self Esteem
Addictions can take their toll on your self esteem, whether you are coping with your own addiction, or that of a loved one. Sometimes, it can seem impossible to feel OK about yourself. But you can change the way you feel about yourself, starting with these five simple steps.
Addictions can take their toll on your self esteem, whether you are coping with your own addiction, or that of a loved one. Sometimes, it can seem impossible to feel OK about yourself. But you can change the way you feel about yourself, starting with these five simple steps.
What Is Euphoria?
Glossary definition of euphoria.
Glossary definition of euphoria.
The Truth About MDMA
The truth about MDMA debunks five commonly held myths about the drug ecstasy.
The truth about MDMA debunks five commonly held myths about the drug ecstasy.
Soft Drugs Vs Hard Drugs
: What is the Difference Between Soft Drugs and Hard Drugs? Some of my drinking buddies have started
: What is the Difference Between Soft Drugs and Hard Drugs? Some of my drinking buddies have started
BAC
Details of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).
Details of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).
Quitting Smoking Vitamin Supplements
When you quit smoking vitamin supplements can help reduce cravings.
When you quit smoking vitamin supplements can help reduce cravings.
What is Acid?
Glossary definition of acid, the drug.
Glossary definition of acid, the drug.
What is Suboxone?
Glossary definition of suboxone
Glossary definition of suboxone
Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?
: Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug? My 21-year-old son left home a couple of years ago, but still comes home
: Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug? My 21-year-old son left home a couple of years ago, but still comes home
Controlled Drinking
Often by the time you realize you need to cut down on your drinking, it's harder than you think to do so. But it is possible to get it under control.
Often by the time you realize you need to cut down on your drinking, it's harder than you think to do so. But it is possible to get it under control.
Therapeutic Relationship
Outlines the aspects of the therapeutic relationship in addictions treatment.
Outlines the aspects of the therapeutic relationship in addictions treatment.
Intoxication
Definition of the term intoxication.
Definition of the term intoxication.
Deviant Behavior
Addictive behaviors range from socially acceptable to socially deviant behavior, with a large grey area of socially problematic or somewhat stigmatized behavior.
Addictive behaviors range from socially acceptable to socially deviant behavior, with a large grey area of socially problematic or somewhat stigmatized behavior.
Party and Play
Find out about the party-and-play phenomenon in the gay world.
Find out about the party-and-play phenomenon in the gay world.
Marijuana and Breastfeeding
There is a lot of uncertainty among mothers who breastfeed and among doctors about whether breastfeeding should be avoided among women who smoke marijuana. This article tells you what the research shows.
There is a lot of uncertainty among mothers who breastfeed and among doctors about whether breastfeeding should be avoided among women who smoke marijuana. This article tells you what the research shows.
Withdrawal Fever Tips
Tips for responding appropriately to, and controlling, withdrawal fever.
Tips for responding appropriately to, and controlling, withdrawal fever.
Tips for Healthy Intimacy
The key characteristics of a healthy intimacy after treatment for a sexual addiction.
The key characteristics of a healthy intimacy after treatment for a sexual addiction.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Addiction
Cognitive behavioral therapy, also known as cognitive behavior therapy or CBT, is a psychological therapeutic technique which can be used for treating a range of mental health problems, including addiction.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, also known as cognitive behavior therapy or CBT, is a psychological therapeutic technique which can be used for treating a range of mental health problems, including addiction.
Nutritional Recovery Tips
Nutritional recovery tips during withdrawal.
Nutritional recovery tips during withdrawal.
druglaws
Describes the main laws around drug possession and trafficking.
Describes the main laws around drug possession and trafficking.
Top Five Causes of Relapse
The top reasons that people trying to quit of control addictive behaviors relapse.
The top reasons that people trying to quit of control addictive behaviors relapse.
Families of Drug Addicts
Families of drug addicts, and families of people with other addictions other addictions need support too.
Families of drug addicts, and families of people with other addictions other addictions need support too.
Addiction Treatment
Describes the addiction treatment process, including substance and behavioral addictions. Includes expectations and different formats of addiction treatment.
Describes the addiction treatment process, including substance and behavioral addictions. Includes expectations and different formats of addiction treatment.
What is Xanax?
Although this is a glossary definition explaining what is Xanax, it also provides information on dosages, side effects, and the risks associated with taking Xanax.
Although this is a glossary definition explaining what is Xanax, it also provides information on dosages, side effects, and the risks associated with taking Xanax.
How to Cope With a Bad Acid Trip
A bad trip can happen suddenly and unexpectedly when you are on hallucinogenic drugs. These five tips will help you cope.
A bad trip can happen suddenly and unexpectedly when you are on hallucinogenic drugs. These five tips will help you cope.
What Is Materialism?
Glossary definition of the term materialism.
Glossary definition of the term materialism.
What is Relapse?
Glossary definition of relapse
Glossary definition of relapse
Pump and Dump
Explains the pump and dump method of maintaining lactation when your breastmilk could be contaminated with druugs or medications.
Explains the pump and dump method of maintaining lactation when your breastmilk could be contaminated with druugs or medications.
Caffeine and Breastfeeding
Advice for breastfeeding moms on combining caffeine and breastfeeding.
Advice for breastfeeding moms on combining caffeine and breastfeeding.
Side Effects of Caffeine
: What are the Side Effects of Caffeine? I started a new job a few months ago, and my office is right
: What are the Side Effects of Caffeine? I started a new job a few months ago, and my office is right
What is Cannabis?
Find out more about cannabis -- what you might hear it called, what it is, and why people have such strong opinions about it.
Find out more about cannabis -- what you might hear it called, what it is, and why people have such strong opinions about it.
Finding Needle Exchanges
Needle exchange programs exist in many communities, so that injection drug users can access clean equipment, and dispose of used needles safely. But you don't usually see needle exchange services in the high street, so where do you find a needle exchange?
Needle exchange programs exist in many communities, so that injection drug users can access clean equipment, and dispose of used needles safely. But you don't usually see needle exchange services in the high street, so where do you find a needle exchange?
Recreational Marijuana Use
Explains the characteristics of unproblematic recreational marijuana use, as distinct from marijuana abuse and marijuana dependence.
Explains the characteristics of unproblematic recreational marijuana use, as distinct from marijuana abuse and marijuana dependence.
Pathological Gambling
Explores the concept of pathological gambling as a behavioral addiction.
Explores the concept of pathological gambling as a behavioral addiction.
How Can I Quit My Addiction?
So you've recognized you have a problem -- that your addictive behavior is affecting other parts of your
So you've recognized you have a problem -- that your addictive behavior is affecting other parts of your
What is a Hallucination?
Glossary definition of hallucination
Glossary definition of hallucination
Addiction Diagnosis
Describes the process of having a professional assessment and addiction diagnosis, including what to expect and how you will be treated.
Describes the process of having a professional assessment and addiction diagnosis, including what to expect and how you will be treated.
Types of Gambler
Clarifies the differences between the most common types of frequent gambler.
Clarifies the differences between the most common types of frequent gambler.
Help For Family Members
Suggestions of ways that the family members of people with addictions can get the support that they need.
Suggestions of ways that the family members of people with addictions can get the support that they need.
Cybersex
Describes the process of addiction to sexual activity based on the internet.
Describes the process of addiction to sexual activity based on the internet.
What Are the Risks of Quitting Cold Turkey?
: What Are the Risks of Quitting Cold Turkey? I have been trying to cut down on my drinking using the
: What Are the Risks of Quitting Cold Turkey? I have been trying to cut down on my drinking using the
Definition of Rebound Effect
Glossary definition of rebound effect, as used in the context of addictions.
Glossary definition of rebound effect, as used in the context of addictions.
Harm Reduction Tips for Heroin Users
Heroin use is a high risk activity, and is best avoided completely. However, heroin users can take steps to reduce the potential harm of taking heroin.
Heroin use is a high risk activity, and is best avoided completely. However, heroin users can take steps to reduce the potential harm of taking heroin.
Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is based on identifying cognitive distortions, or "twisted thinking,"
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is based on identifying cognitive distortions, or "twisted thinking,"
What is a Bad Trip?
A bad trip can happen after taking psychedelic drugs such as lysergic acid (LSD) or magic mushrooms.
A bad trip can happen after taking psychedelic drugs such as lysergic acid (LSD) or magic mushrooms.
Five Advertising Tricks That Trigger Impulse Buying
Impulse buying is a common problem for people who overspend. Advertisers use many tricks to lure you into compulsive spending. Here are five of the most common advertising tricks used to get you to spend against your better judgement.
Impulse buying is a common problem for people who overspend. Advertisers use many tricks to lure you into compulsive spending. Here are five of the most common advertising tricks used to get you to spend against your better judgement.
Does Caffeine Improve Memory?
: Does Caffeine Improve Memory? I've noticed I seem more alert when I've had coffee. I'm generally quite
: Does Caffeine Improve Memory? I've noticed I seem more alert when I've had coffee. I'm generally quite
Shopaholic Personality
What goes on in the mind of a shopaholic? Researchers have discovered a number of personality traits and psychological patterns that define shopaholics.
What goes on in the mind of a shopaholic? Researchers have discovered a number of personality traits and psychological patterns that define shopaholics.
What is Psychosis?
Glossary definition of the term psychosis.
Glossary definition of the term psychosis.
What Is Rehab?
Glossary definition of the term rehab.
Glossary definition of the term rehab.
What is Khat?
Glossary definition of khat
Glossary definition of khat
Addicted Gamers
Describes the findings of recent research into the characteristics of addicted gamers. You may be surprized at who beceomes a video game addict.
Describes the findings of recent research into the characteristics of addicted gamers. You may be surprized at who beceomes a video game addict.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is often used as the basis for treatment of addictions. This article outlines the basic principles of Motivational Interviewing, so you know what to expect from this approach.
Motivational Interviewing is often used as the basis for treatment of addictions. This article outlines the basic principles of Motivational Interviewing, so you know what to expect from this approach.
What Is a Ritual?
: A ritual is a set of actions, which often have symbolic value. Rituals are most well-known in religious
: A ritual is a set of actions, which often have symbolic value. Rituals are most well-known in religious
Online Affair
Why are people in real relationships drawn to having online affairs?
Why are people in real relationships drawn to having online affairs?
What is a K Hole?
: What is a K Hole? A typical question I might get from a user is: "Over the past year, I've experimented
: What is a K Hole? A typical question I might get from a user is: "Over the past year, I've experimented
SMART Recovery
Reviews the advantages and disadvantages of joining a SMART Recovery program for support in overcoming an addiction.
Reviews the advantages and disadvantages of joining a SMART Recovery program for support in overcoming an addiction.
Preventing Gaming Addiction
Provides parents and caregivers with tips on preventing video game addiction in their children.
Provides parents and caregivers with tips on preventing video game addiction in their children.
Marijuana Problems
Explains the differences between marijuana use, marijuana abuse, and marijuana addiction or dependence.
Explains the differences between marijuana use, marijuana abuse, and marijuana addiction or dependence.
Compulsive Impulsive Shopping
Compulsive shopping and impulsive shopping are often referred to interchangable, but there are key differences.
Compulsive shopping and impulsive shopping are often referred to interchangable, but there are key differences.
Marijuana Addiction
Explains the characteristics of marijuana addiction, as distinct from non-problematic marijuana use and marijuana abuse.
Explains the characteristics of marijuana addiction, as distinct from non-problematic marijuana use and marijuana abuse.
Lying and Addiction
Laws and social stigma create a situation where lying can become a way of life for people with addiction. Many want to be more truthful with others, but don't know how. Here are tips for people with addictions who want to become more truthful in their relationships.
Laws and social stigma create a situation where lying can become a way of life for people with addiction. Many want to be more truthful with others, but don't know how. Here are tips for people with addictions who want to become more truthful in their relationships.
Marijuana Abuse
Explains the characteristics of marijuana abuse, as distinct from non-problematic marijuana use and marijuana addiction.
Explains the characteristics of marijuana abuse, as distinct from non-problematic marijuana use and marijuana addiction.
Safe Injection Sites
An overview of safe injection sites, places where people can go to safely and privately inject drugs.
An overview of safe injection sites, places where people can go to safely and privately inject drugs.
Five Heroin Movies
Five movies about heroin.
Five movies about heroin.
Emotional Pain Management
Although drugs can sometimes numb emotional as well as physical pain, there are ways it can make the problem worse.
Although drugs can sometimes numb emotional as well as physical pain, there are ways it can make the problem worse.
What Is Snorting Drugs?
Glossary definition of the term snorting drugs.
Glossary definition of the term snorting drugs.
What Are Tranquilizers?
Definition of tranquilizers.
Definition of tranquilizers.
Cybersex User Types
Research shows that there are five different types of cybersex user, and not all of them have cybersex addiction or sexual problems.
Research shows that there are five different types of cybersex user, and not all of them have cybersex addiction or sexual problems.
Self Medication
The self medication hypothesis is the idea that people use addictive substances or behaviors to compensate for or self-treat an underlying physical or mental health problem.
The self medication hypothesis is the idea that people use addictive substances or behaviors to compensate for or self-treat an underlying physical or mental health problem.
Drug Testing At Work
Recent developments in medical technology have paved the way for workplace drug testing, to find out whether someone has recently used a drug. But should workplace drug testing of employees by their employers be allowed?
Recent developments in medical technology have paved the way for workplace drug testing, to find out whether someone has recently used a drug. But should workplace drug testing of employees by their employers be allowed?
What Are Alcohol Problems?
: What Are Alcohol Problems? Many people who drink a lot wonder if they have an "alcohol problem." What
: What Are Alcohol Problems? Many people who drink a lot wonder if they have an "alcohol problem." What
Enabling Definition
: Enabling refers to the process by which family members, such as partners, parent and children, "enable"
: Enabling refers to the process by which family members, such as partners, parent and children, "enable"