In: Behavioral Addictions
Alcoholism in Hispanic Communities
Alcoholism in Hispanic Communities Culture is a more important indicator than race when it comes to the potential of developing a…
Read MoreSociety’s Perception of Addiction: Addicts Have a Moral Failing
Society’s Perception of Addiction: Addicts Have a Moral Failing A new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study suggests that…
Read MoreWhy Treatment Works: Developing a Positive Attitude, Motivation and Commitment
Why Treatment Works: Developing a Positive Attitude, Motivation and Commitment The first step in recovery is recognizing that a problem exists,…
Read MoreStemming the Rising Tide of Heroin Abuse
Stemming the Rising Tide of Heroin Abuse Why has heroin abuse skyrocketed, who is using it, and what can be done…
Read MoreSuicide and Mental Health
Suicide and Mental Health Suicide is a major public health concern. Estimates indicate that around 38,000 people die by suicide each…
Read MoreTreatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) In recent years, the mental health profession has refined its diagnosis and treatment of Post-Traumatic…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Relationship between Depression and Exercise
Understanding the Relationship between Depression and Exercise The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally, more than 350 million people of…
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Grandparents in Need of Help: Addiction and the Elderly
Grandparents in Need of Help: Addiction and the Elderly We often ignore troubling behavior in older people, letting these behaviors slide…
Read MoreThirty Year High on Campus Pot Use
Thirty Year High on Campus Pot Use Compared to twenty years ago, the number of college students smoking pot has more…
Read MoreNeuroscience of Addiction
Neuroscience of Addiction Drug addiction is a chronic disorder in which the addict experiences an uncontrollable compulsion to take drugs. Simultaneously…
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