In Addiction News: March 26th, 2013
'Friday Night Lights' author in rehab, admits $587K shopping addiction [Today.com] Research Provides Clues to Alcohol Addiction Vulnerability [Science Daily] Video game addiction and other Internet compulsive disorders mask depression, anxiety, learning disabilities [NY Daily News] Medical Marijuana Goes Even... Learn MoreHow Can I Get Someone Psychiatric Care?
Getting someone psychiatric help is an emotional and stomach turning thing to do but sometimes it is for their own good and it must be done. The procedure for getting some psychiatric help varies from state to state but in... Learn MoreLoneliness and Depression Can Fuel Addiction
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Addiction and Identity Crisis Getting out from under our addiction takes more than just getting rid of the drugs and alcohol. As addicts and alcoholics we also have to give up a large part of our identity. For so... Learn MoreRelapse Triggers: Guilt and Shame
Relapse Triggers: Guilt and Shame Guilt and shame are common for people who are battling with an addiction or alcoholism. Guilt and shame usually perpetuate drug use or drinking because the addict or alcoholic is trying to self-medicate those feelings... Learn MoreWhat is the Florida Baker Act?
What is the Florida Baker Act? The Florida Baker Act is actually the Florida Mental Health Act of 1971. The Florida Baker Act allows for involuntary examination or what some know it as, involuntary commitment. The Florida Baker Act... Learn MoreWhat’s the difference between a habit and an addiction?
What's the difference between a habit and an Addiction? It isn’t always easy to know the difference between a habit and an addiction. One way to tell the difference is to look at the outcomes or consequences of your... Learn MoreResentment Towards Your Parents
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 their parents when they come into the rooms. Parenting isn’t... Learn MoreHow to Practice Humility in Your Recovery
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 spiritual principle. Practicing humility in your recovery makes you teachable,... Learn MoreWhy do people lie?
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. So why do people lie? Lying is closely related to... Learn MoreWhat is Neuropsychology?
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 through an accident, trauma, or even substance abuse. Some diseases... Learn MoreCutting and Self-Harm: Warning Signs and Treatment
Cutting and Self-Harm: Warning Signs and Treatment Earlier this month, self-harm made headlines due to the now-infamous “Cut for Bieber” movement. It all started when TMZ posted pictures of pop-star Justin Bieber smoking something that may or may... Learn More
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