Resentment Towards Your Parents and How To Deal With It I have yet to meet an addict or alcoholic in recovery that does not harbor some kind of resentment towards…
Your Baby’s Brain on Drugs Obviously, exposure to drugs prenatally is bad for a baby’s brain. A baby’s brain is growing and developing while you are pregnant, so when…
Are Adoptees High Risk for Substance Abuse? It is a commonly held belief that adoptees are at a higher risk for all psychiatric illness, including substance abuse. However, some studies…
When we lack humility, we usually end up disrespecting and hurting others. We can also end up feeling humiliated ourselves. This is one of the spiritual consequences of defying this…
This morning I came across an article about the UK banning cigarette branding and ironically I was just discussing cigarette advertising with a friend last night. As we talked, I…
Why do people lie? Almost everyone will tell you that lying is wrong. But when it comes to avoiding trouble or saving face, many people find themselves doing it anyway. …
Helping Others is Crucial To Recovery Anyone who has ever participated in a 12-step program knows that helping others is crucial to recovery. The principle is reflected in the stated…
Your Brain on Oxycodone: What is Oxycodone? Oxycodone is a very strong prescription painkiller. It is effective in treating moderate to severe pain, but it can have some negative side…
Family Participation in Recovery is Necessary Addiction often affects the whole family. Sometimes a family can try to help an addict or alcoholic and end up inadvertently enabling the addict…
Why You Shouldn’t Start Romantic Relationships in Rehab: Human Nature We are human, so it is natural for us to want to connect to others and possibly start romantic…
Drug Addiction in College How many college students are abusing drugs? Almost half of the United States’ college students are abusing drugs or binge drinking at least once a month….
What is Neuropsychology? Neuropsychology is the study of changes in the human behavior and cognitive functioning. Usually neuropsychology is used after some sort of physical damage to the brain either…