Drug Abuse and Cultural Sensitivity
Even though there are many factors related to genetics, mental health and other internal traits that cause substance abuse, culture can also play a critical role. The environment in which a person grows up can have a huge impact on how they cope with stress and the type of behaviors they engage in. Certain aspects…
Overachievers Can Become Over-abusers
There are many different circumstances that can cause people to be more vulnerable to developing addiction. Issues like genetic predisposition and environment play a significant role but certain personality traits can also lend themselves to addictive behavior. People who are perfectionists and overachievers may be more likely to abuse drugs because they use substances as…
Opioid Withdrawal
Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms, Treatment & More Opioid Withdrawal – The opioid crisis is becoming a more pressing problem every day and it is crucial for people to get the treatment they need to overcome painkiller addictions. The first step to recovery from opioid addiction is detox and some might feel intimidated by the idea of going…
Professional Functioning Addict
The stereotype of an addict is often of someone who can’t hold a job or whose life seems to be in shambles. The reality is that there are many addicts who can be considered “high functioning” meaning that they perform well at work and can handle many aspects of their lives fairly well in spite…
Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders
It is rare for someone to develop an addiction without any other issues that are influencing their substance abuse. Mental health problems often go hand in hand with addiction and the two can further complicate each other. Co-occurring disorders are usually difficult issues that require special treatment and care for recovery. When someone has…
Ben Affleck, Robert Downey Jr, Bradley Cooper- Hollywood’s Sober Elite
Celebrity recovery stories are often tales of redemption and some of Hollywood’s best loved actors have managed to save and even boost their careers by making the decision to quit their addiction. Most actors find that their substance abuse can begin to affect their ability to work and puts them endanger of losing what they…
Is Sex Addiction Connected to Serotonin Levels?
What many people don’t realize about different addictions is that they often have similar causes and roots. Addiction can come in a number of forms from substance abuse to gambling to sex addiction. Whatever an individual is addicted to, their habit is usually related to brain chemistry and how their brain reacts to a certain…
James Franco Addiction and Depression
Actor James Franco has had a very successful career in Hollywood and more recently began trying his hand at directing. He’s been promoting his upcoming HBO drama called “The Deuce” and recently opened up about his previous struggles with mental health before he started acting. Franco has said that his problems with addiction and depression…
Social Drinker Or Symptoms Of An Alcohol Addiction?
Symptoms of Alcoholism: Many people who drink are not alcoholics. However, since alcohol is legal and such a popular social activity, people should be aware of significant differences between alcoholics and social drinkers. The precipice of alcoholism is slippery and anybody can slide down, no matter how much they think they will never become one….
10 Books About Addiction
One of the most powerful things you can do when recovering from an addiction is to educate yourself about it in every way possible. Learning about addiction, its causes, symptoms and solutions to sobriety can help you feel more prepared for recovery. Whether you are looking into addiction recovery, are in the middle of a…
