Overcoming addiction stigma is hard. The same goes for overcoming mental health stigma. If you or a loved one have struggled in these ways, you…
Having a family history of heart problems does not necessarily mean that you will immediately enter cardiac arrest. In the same way, having an addictive…
In a recent report, nearly eight million adults in the U.S. had co-occurring disorders and addiction. The reasons that people abuse substances can often be…
What does research tell us about internet gaming addiction? Since the American Psychological Association (APA) gave a term to this addiction—internet gaming disorder—with an actual…
Veterans have a greater addiction risk than the general population. This is due to several factors, including exposure to traumatic events, combat-related stress, and access…
Are you a functioning alcoholic? You might be if you’re able to drink without it impacting your job or other responsibilities. Functional alcoholics are often…
When it comes to seeking professional help for mental health issues, it can be confusing to know which type of specialist to see. Psychiatrists, psychologists,…
Often thought of as an issue only war veterans deal with, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental health condition that can cause someone…
With cocaine, opioids, and alcohol on the tips of most tongues when talking about substance abuse, it can be easy to overlook other substances that…
Gaslighting is the act of manipulating someone into thinking they are losing their minds. In this blog post we go over gaslighting examples and explanation.
