Understanding Addiction

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."

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.

What's the difference between an alcoholic and a heavy drinker? Can you really stop any time you want ? Have you crossed the line from social drinking to alcoholism? A simple test can tell you...

Will cannabidiol providers be able to finally offer a solution to various substance abuse?

Although you may have the best intentions and mean well, enabling an addict actually contributes to their addiction. Learn the warning signs of enabling behavior and how to break the toxic cycle.

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.

Many find addiction recovery within a well hiked path, others find it on the road less traveled. Yet some will find recovery where no one has traveled before. The differences are many, but no path is superior to the other.

Quitting smoking cold turkey is tough, but you can maximize your chance of success by planning ahead.

The very characteristics that make the steps model challenging are the things that make it work.

If you or someone you love is an alcoholic, it can feel as if there is no escape.

An in-depth look at the label of sex addiction and the impact this diagnosis has for the partner in a relationship with a sex addict.

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.

For anyone who wants to either cut back on their use or give up altogether, a handy guide on redefining your relationship with cannabis.

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.

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.

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