Addiction

In the News: Brain Study Shows That Sex Addiction is Similar to Drug Addiction Sex addiction is still a controversial topic; with some saying it’s a real thing while others disagree. Well, now there’s been a study that shows that compulsive sexual behavior – sex addiction – is closely linked to drug addiction. According to... Learn More

12 Signs You’re Addicted to Your Addicted Loved One If you constantly compromise your values to be with someone, it just might be that you are experiencing love addiction or relationship addiction. A lot of times, people – especially those with low self-esteem – enter codependent relationships; relationships that... Learn More

In The News: Drug Law For Pregnant Women Gets First Arrest New Drug Law For Pregnant Women in Tennessee New Tennessee pregnancy law has apparently claimed its first violator. This month the state of Tennessee has issued a new law allowing for a pregnant woman to be prosecuted for assault for... Learn More

Best Addiction Documentaries on Amazon Instant Video Documentaries, in general, can be a good way to educate yourself on any given topic. They can be more impactful because there are images and a soundtrack to go along with the information. If you are interested in learning about... Learn More

Best Drug Documentaries on Netflix If you are interested in learning more about the culture of drugs and substance abuse, there are plenty of documentary style films out there specifically to educate the public about the politics, law enforcement, and the tragic stories and fatal... Learn More

Is It Addiction or Mental Illness? How to Tell the Difference By now, it’s probably safe to say that it’s common knowledge that drugs have a profound effect on the brain, even to the point of mimicking mental illness. However, it might come as a surprise to learn that this profound... Learn More

The Day Before I Relapsed Image of Author The Day Before I Relapsed I consider myself one of the lucky ones. I made it back. My relapse was a quick collapsing of my ego and my false sense of self-defined security. What I’ve set out... Learn More

In the News: Lana Del Rey Romanticizes Cocaine in New Single [caption id="attachment_13801" align="aligncenter" width="300" class=" "] via http://pt.wikipedia.org/[/caption] There’s a bonus track on Lana Del Rey’s new album Ultraviolence that’s called “Florida Kilos,” which kind of glorifies the cocaine scene in South Florida. Now, Miami has been known for its... Learn More

The Day Before I Came To Treatment The day before I came to treatment….honestly, a lot of it is a blur to me now. And that’s not just a figure of speech. I am, in all honesty, struggling with some cognitive deficits, especially when it comes to... Learn More

Do You Stop Maturing When You Start Using? Anyone in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is most likely familiar with the theory that once you start using, your mind stops aging. Drug and alcohol addiction is a disease that has a drastic impact on all aspects of... Learn More

Crazy News Stories of the Week Cancer Patient and Family Found Guilty In Marijuana Trial A terminal cancer patient who says he grew marijuana to treat his tumors was found guilty of drug charges Wednesday by an Iowa jury that wasn't allowed to hear his defense.... Learn More

Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice? Alcoholism – and by extension, addiction – has been recognized as a chronic medical condition and a ‘brain disease’ for more than half a century and yet it remains a point of contention whether or not addiction is a disease... Learn More

In the News: Brain Study Shows That Sex Addiction is Similar to Drug Addiction

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