Addiction

Many enjoy a harmless flutter, but for some the chances of winning big turn a pastime into an addiction. Why?

If you enjoy it and make wise purchasing decisions, shopping can be a hobby. But there's a danger of developing an unhealthy relationship with shopping if you fear it or become obsessed with it.

If you find yourself compulsively shopping or hoarding clothes, you could be a closet shopaholic, a type of compulsive shopping disorder. Here are some signs that you could be a compulsive shopper.

This article discusses the topic of binge drinking and why binge drinking is so difficult to understand.

The use of inhalants among teens is a very serious problem. This article outlines the dangers associated with inhalant use.

Methamphetamine is a highly toxic and dangerous drug with many serious health consequences. This article discusses the risks associated with meth addiction and the impact of meth addiction on culture and society.

This article sets out to tell you everything you need to know about Coastal Star, a crisis recovery program in Southern California. From core principles and values to what it's like to live in the program, you'll find everything you need to know here.

Does being sober have to be boring? Here's my experience going sober.

Yes, Netflix, the source of entertainment that we all know, love, and may even use on a daily basis, has become another normalized addiction.

Many people think of toxicology screenings as enforcement tools when they should think of them as life-saving tools. Here is the five different ways that toxicology screenings can be performed and how they can help save lives.

Drug addiction is a lonely disease. Read about why support groups are critical on the path to recovery.

Designer drugs were highly popular in the 1980s and 1990s. However, to this date, these illegal drugs remain popular on the streets, becoming increasingly dangerous for substance abusers.

You read right. Unwise and improper use of smartphones can lead to obsession and addiction. Here are five signs of unhealthy smartphone addiction to be wary of.

The factors leading to and consequences of opiate addiction in a 23-year-old male following surgery for a back injury sustained while playing rugby are discussed. A treatment plan is presented.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine reports a nationwide increase in opiate addiction and overdoses. Is addiction a disease or a choice? Some would argue that it is a "disease of choice."

Discusses imaging techniques determining causal factors of addiction, as well as a study showing that signs of cravings are apparent for days, and possibly even weeks or months, after death.

What does a gambling addict look like? Read about the worst stereotypes of people with gambling disorders and addictions.

Workaholics' lives are out of balance because they spend most of their time working, or thinking about work. This work focus could affect their physical and emotional health and relationships.

Porn addiction is a serious condition that involves the excessive consumption of pornographic media. Learn about what causes this addiction and how it can affect a person's life.

Video game addictions are often overlooked. But don't ignore the signs—this addiction can have serious consequences. If you are concerned that someone has such an addiction, or that you have an addiction, you should read this article.

How easy is it to overdose on nicotine? Not as easy as one would think. Learn to recognize the warning signs and symptoms, as well as how to treat a potential overdose.

Are spice and K2 safe alternatives to marijuana? Read on to find out the possible dangers of synthetic marijuana.

Everyone knows that cigarette smoke is harmful to you, but what do cigarettes do? How does it cause cancer, and what inside it makes it bad for you?

Like any drug, alcohol is dangerous to the abuser's body, brain, and nervous system. In order to repair the damage, it is important to understand the effects of alcohol abuse.

Smoking affects older and younger smokers in different ways, and the two groups may think differently about quitting smoking. But the ultimate effect is the same: Smoking kills.

Too much technology can be hazardous to your health, so unplug and head outside from time to time. When you take a break from technology it helps reboot your well-being.

Gambling addiction is one of the hardest problems to stop. It can be an all-consuming behavior that can result in some very bad consequences. Here are ten ways to stop gambling forever.

This article contains some little-known facts about AA.

Learn about the side effects of nicotine withdrawal, what causes them, and how to cope after quitting smoking.

The disease of alcoholism is baffling (actually, it's cunning, baffling and powerful). To the outside observer, the drinker's self-destructive behavior makes no sense. To the drinker him/herself, it doesn't make much sense, either. .

This is the story of my experience of quitting smoking. It's now been six months, and I feel great.

What happens when you quit smoking? Whether you go "cold turkey" or use smoking-cessation aids, you will likely experience side effects. Learn what they are and how to alleviate the symptoms.

The stigma surrounding methadone as a treatment for opiate addiction is strong. This article seeks to dispel some of the myths related to MMT, which I successfully used to conquer my heroin addiction.

For a long time, methadone detox/maintenance coupled with Narcotics Anonymous meetings was the only way to treat drug abuse long-term on an outpatient basis. A discussion of suboxone and subutex.