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- Sexsomnia - What Is SexsomniaCreated: 2009-11-16 @ 11:06:17 EST
Glossary definition of sexsomnia… - Brainwaves - What Are BrainwavesCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 14:11:34 EST
Glossary definition of the term brainwaves… - H1N1 - What Is H1N1 FluCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 17:19:48 EDT
Glossary definition of H1N1… - Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation - What Is Cranial Electrotherapy …Created: 2009-10-29 @ 17:02:29 EDT
Glossary definition of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES). … - EEG - What Is an EEGCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 15:58:37 EDT
Glossary definition of the term EEG… - Marinol - What Is MarinolCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 15:57:56 EDT
Glossary definition of Marinol… - Medical Marijuana - What is Medical MarijuanaCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 15:43:18 EDT Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 16:50:13 EDT
Medical marijuana is increasingly being recognized as a legitimate treatment for a variety of conditions… - Sugar Addiction - Is Sugar Addiction Harmful to KidsCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 12:29:44 EDT
Looks at potential harms of sugar addiction in children… - Sex Work - What is Sex WorkCreated: 2009-10-16 @ 11:59:05 EDT Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 11:59:58 EDT
Glossary definition of the term sex work… - Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome - Alcoholics and Wernicke-Korsakoff Synd…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 16:40:01 EDT
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is a serious complication of heavy drinking or alcoholism, caused by malnutrition… - Neurotherapy - Neurotherapy as an Addiction TreatmentCreated: 2009-10-15 @ 14:51:01 EDT
Introduction to the neurotherapy approach to treating addiction… - Neurotherapy - What is NeurotherapyCreated: 2009-10-15 @ 12:23:47 EDT
Glossary definition of neurotherapy, a collection of treatment techniques which can be used in the treatment of addictions and related conditions… - Euphoria - What Is EuphoriaCreated: 2009-10-15 @ 12:09:36 EDT
Glossary definition of euphoria… - Contemplation Stage - The Contemplation Stage of Addiction RecoveryCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 13:19:21 EDT
The contemplation stage of Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model… - Precontemplation Stage - What is the Precontemplation Stage of Addic…Created: 2009-10-10 @ 17:57:38 EDT
Precontemplation is the first stage of Prochaska and DiClemente's stages of change model of addiction and behavior change… - Stages of Change - What is the Stages of Change ModelCreated: 2009-10-10 @ 17:51:56 EDT
Prochaska and DiClemente's Stages of Change model of addiction and behavior change… - Change Model - Preparation Stage of the Stages of Change ModelCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 16:25:44 EDT
The preparation stage of Prochaska and DiClemente's Stages of Change model of addiction and behavior change… - Maintenance Stage- The Maintenance Stage of ChangeCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 16:13:46 EDT
The maintenance stage of change in Prochaska and DiClemente's Stages of Change model of addiction and behavior change… - Action Stage - What Is the Action Stage of ChangeCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 15:59:17 EDT
The action stage in Prochaska and DiClemente's transtheoretical model… - Don't Call It Love - Ten Sex Addiction Types Identified in "Don't Ca…Created: 2009-09-29 @ 11:34:44 EDT Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 09:57:15 EDT
Dr Patrick Carnes identified ten types of addictive sexual behavior in his book, "Don't Call It Love." Here, the ways that sexually addictive behaviors undermine love and intimacy are ex… - Metaphor - What Is a MetaphorCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 10:26:33 EDT
Glossary definition of the term "metaphor" as it relates to addictions treatment… - Dissociation - What Is DissociationCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 10:18:34 EDT
Glossary definition of the term "dissociation."… - Alcohol Accident - Alcohol Accident Risks Increase When You Drink Wi…Created: 2009-09-17 @ 10:42:19 EDT
There is a common belief that drinking alcohol with dinner is safe. But what is your risk of having an accident?… - Motivation - What Is MotivationCreated: 2009-09-16 @ 19:09:35 EDT
Glossary definition of the term "motivation" in the context of addiction treatment… - Rapport - What Is RapportCreated: 2009-09-16 @ 19:08:40 EDT
Glossary definition of the term "rapport" as it is used in addictions therapy… - Empathy - What Is EmpathyCreated: 2009-09-16 @ 19:07:36 EDT
Glossary definition of the term "empathy" as it is used in the context of addictions… - Internet Addiction - What Are Your Internet Addiction Experiences…Created: 2009-09-08 @ 20:47:12 EDT
Users of the addictions guidesite from about.com are invited to share their experiences of internet addiction and other media addictions… - Cravings - Dealing With CravingsCreated: 2009-09-05 @ 20:23:26 EDT
Cravings can be a major obstacle to overcoming an addiction. Yet it is possible to "ride them out." Users of the about.com addictions guidesite share their strategies for dealing with c… - 12 Step Programs - What Are Your Experiences With 12 Step Programs…Created: 2009-09-05 @ 20:16:49 EDT
Personal experiences with 12 step programs from users of the about.com addictions guidesite… - Motivational Interviewing - Share Your Experiences of Motivational I…Created: 2009-09-05 @ 20:07:27 EDT
Users of the about.com addictions guidesite share their experiences of Motivational Interviewing… - Going to Court - Preparing For Going to Court…Created: 2009-09-04 @ 18:39:41 EDT
Preparations you should make before going to court… - Overdose - What Is an OverdoseCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 17:39:10 EDT
Glossary definition of the terms overdose… - Peer Pressure - What Is Peer PressureCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 17:18:21 EDT
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. … - Drug Rehab - Outpatient and Community Drug Rehab and Addiction Treat…Created: 2009-08-31 @ 16:40:31 EDT
Review of major considerations when deciding whether an outpatient or community treatment program for your addiction is right for you… - Motivational Interviewing - Ten Myths About Motivational InterviewingCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 18:05:22 EDT
Addresses ten commonly held myths about the Motivational Interviewing approach to treating addictions… - Therapeutic Relationship - What Is a Therapeutic RelationshipCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 11:32:50 EDT
Outlines the aspects of the therapeutic relationship in addictions treatment… - Motivational Interviewing - Motivational Interviewing for Addiction …Created: 2009-08-25 @ 11:03:07 EDT Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 18:01:15 EDT
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 appr… - Chocoholic - What Is a ChocoholicCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 09:58:11 EDT
Glossary definition of the term chocoholic… - Breastfeeding Alcohol - Breastfeeding Alcohol and Drug EffectsCreated: 2009-08-09 @ 23:18:39 EDT Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 00:23:21 EDT
Breastfeeding is highly recommended, but while breastfeeding alcohol and drugs may cause problems for your baby. How can you decide whether or not to breastfeed your baby if you drink or take drug… - Video Game Addiction - Video Game Addiction Parents GroupCreated: 2009-08-01 @ 15:57:33 EDT
A psychoeducational therapy group for parents of video game addicted children in the Seattle area… - Addicted to Video Games - Group Therapy For People Addicted to Video…Created: 2009-08-01 @ 15:56:41 EDT
Group therapy is available in Seattle, WA, for people addicted to video games. Come along and get support re-entering the real world… - Computer Game Addiction - Help For Kids With Computer Game AddictionCreated: 2009-08-01 @ 15:55:41 EDT
A therapy group in Seattle, WA, for kids aged 10-15 years old with computer game addiction… - Video Games Addiction - Video Games Addiction Couple TherapyCreated: 2009-08-01 @ 15:54:22 EDT
Marriage under strain because of video games addiction? For those in Seattle, WA, this therapy group could be the answer… - Painkiller Addiction - How Painkiller Addiction HappensCreated: 2009-07-16 @ 14:12:28 EDT
How do people go from normal painkiller use to painkiller addiction? There are many factors, and some of the major ones are presented here… - Substance Abuse Family - How to Support Someone With Substance Abuse…Created: 2009-07-14 @ 12:31:07 EDT
Five ways to support someone who is upset by alcohol or drug use in the family… - Worry - What Relatives Worry About When There Is an Addiction in the…Created: 2009-07-14 @ 12:28:55 EDT
What family members worry about when their close relative has an addiction…