#Addiction
Psychology | Personality
How gambling affects the brain and who is most vulnerable to addiction
Once confined mostly to casinos concentrated in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, access to gambling has expanded dramatically, including among children.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
The federal government just made a $2 billion investment to address the opioid crisis. Here’s how it works
Psychologists are among the experts using science-based solutions to reduce opioid addictions.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
A stronger case for early substance use prevention
New research linking children’s brain development to neighborhood adversity suggests that efforts to prevent substance use disorders must start early and engage the whole community.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
We Suspect Drug Addiction in a Top Producer - Workplace Coach Blog
Handing a senior manager who may be a drug addict
News | The News
Study Predicts COVID-19 Shutdown Will Cause 75,000 'Deaths of Despair' From Suicide, Drugs, Alcohol
The study, conducted by the Well Being Trust, calls them “deaths of despair," fatalities attributed to suicide, drug and alcohol abuse stemming from isolation, the loss of income and the destruction of their livelihood.
Music | Music News
Ronnie Wood discusses addiction in new film trailer
Ronnie Wood has discussed his struggles with addiction in a trailer for new film 'Ronnie Wood: Somebody Up There Likes Me'
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
I Am an Alcoholic Father. Sobriety Saved Multiple Lives. | Fatherly
I’ve been sober for 571 days as of writing this. I realized that I had a drinking problem much later than my wife and family did, as often is the case.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Column: Hi, I'm David. I'm a drug addict
My experience with antidepressants mirrors the struggle many people face in trying to wean themselves from prescription drugs. It's called "discontinuation syndrome," and it isn't easy.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
3,271 Pill Bottles, a Town of 2,831: Court Filings Say Corporations Fed Opioid Epidemic
Cities and counties are suing major drugstore chains and Walmart, contending they distributed billions of painkillers that devastated communities.
Miscellaneous | Purim
Ten Ways You Can Help Alcoholics and Addicts Have a Happy Purim
Each year my wife and I host an alcohol-free Purim seudah (festive afternoon meal) in the heart of Jerusalem for Jewish alcoholics, addicts, and their families.
Entertainment | Celebrities!
52 Celebrities Who Don't Drink Alcohol
From Blake Lively to Kendrick Lamar, these are the celebrities you won't see with a drink in their hand.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Impairments From Heavy Drinking Continue Long After Alcohol Leaves Bloodstream - Study Finds
Still struggling to get your bearings in the office after a wild Saturday night out or a boozy Sunday brunch? Some of the cognitive effects of heavy drinking on the weekend may linger with you when you return to work, a study finds.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
How to Change Without Willpower
A personal essay about how to change behavior by first changing root beliefs (about anything, but the author writes about drinking and alcohol in particular).
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
The Forgotten Addiction | Psychology Today
As a tidal wave of worry about opioid overdose engulfs the nation, what even larger tragedies have been swept out to sea?
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
On College Campuses, Making Overdose Medication Readily Available : NPR
College campuses are growing increasingly concerned about how to keep students safe amid a national opioid crisis. Some schools provide free and easy access to drugs that can reverse an overdose.
Health & Fitness | Health News
Dark consensus about screens and kids emerges in Silicon Valley - Axios
Cell phones are becoming a crutch for children.
Politics | Trump Politics
Trump administration making progress in fight against opioid epidemic: HHS Secretary
Our comprehensive strategy for the opioid crisis, grounded in the best science and evidence we have, is starting to show results.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
I’m surprised how happy I am after giving up alcohol | Catherine Gray | Opinion
Now that I’m teetotal, my family and friends like me a lot more, says the author Catherine Gray
Health & Fitness | Health
America’s Invisible Pot Addicts
More and more Americans are reporting near-constant cannabis use, as legalization forges ahead.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Study: Opioids for wisdom teeth removal increase long-term use | Island Packet
Those who were prescribed an opioid before or after their wisdom teeth removal are nearly 3 times as likely to go on to long-term use of the drug, according to a University of Michigan study published in the journal JAMA.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Smartphone Addiction Increases Loneliness, Isolation; No Different From Substance Abuse, Experts Say
A new study finds that smartphone addiction can cause serious social problems -- boosting feelings of loneliness and isolation -- while worsening anxiety and depression symptoms.
News | Heroes & Heroines
Battling the despair of opioid addiction in an unexpected place | Fox News
Sam Hall sat on his narrow bed, his thin frame propped up against the concrete wall, periodically glancing up from a well-worn paperback novel.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
10 Tips for Handling Impulsive Behavior | The Mighty
Tips to avoid giving in to impulsive behavior.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
A Landmark Study on the Origins of Alcoholism - The Atlantic
By studying rats in a smarter way, scientists are finally learning something useful about why some drinkers become addicted and others don’t.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
New research suggests that LSD could be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety
This finding further upholds the drug's potential use in treating a number of mental health conditions such as depression and addiction.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Opioids and Universal Experience of Addiction by Dr. Gabor Maté
With the current epidemic of opioids people are dying every day but addiction cannot be understood if we restrict our vision of it to substances.
Entertainment | Celebrities!
60 Celebrities Who Don't Drink Alcohol!
From Blake Lively to Kendrick Lamar...these are the celebrities you won't see with a drink in their hand.
Health & Fitness | Health
Pictures: Opioids: Uses, Dependence, and Addiction
Dependence on opioids is a growing problem, but a lot of people take these medications without any issues. Here's what you need to know about how and when to use them.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
The Likely Cause of Addiction Has Been Discovered, and It Is Not What You Think
It is now one hundred years since drugs were first banned -- and all through this long century of waging war on drugs, we have been told a story about ad...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The Last Days Of Banking Heir Matthew Mellon
Matthew Mellon’s death in Mexico raises many unanswered questions, including what will happen to the estimated $500 million of XRP digital currency he owned. “I am trying to live a responsible life,” he told Forbes earlier this year.
Psychology | Psychology
Addiction Rehab Is Broken. Can Technology Fix It?
My time in rehab left me humiliated and desperate to know why my friends were dying. A wave of app developers are trying to do better.
Health & Fitness | Health
Pre-surgery counseling, non-opioid pain relievers shown to reduce post-surgery opioid use - Scienmag: Latest Science and
NEW ORLEANS, La. (March 6, 2018)-Two new studies presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) demonstrated that pre-operative counseling resulted in a significant decrease in opioid use after hand surger..
Psychology | Psychology
7 Simple Ways to Break a Sugar Addiction
Is sugar your vice? Are you ready to start kicking this habit for good? If sugar is ruling your diet, then these tips will help you gain control over your food
Psychology | Psychology
Does Drinking Make Anxiety Worse? | POPSUGAR Fitness
You know the story: you're nervous before a big date or you want to unwind after a stressful day and have a drink to calm yourself. It helps, too. Drinking a
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
When Someone You Love Is an Alcoholic or Addict
Living with an addict can be a living hell. Trying to help can often make matters worse. Find out what you can do to make a difference.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
As opioid addiction skyrockets, treatment for addicts lags far behind, insurance data show
Opiate addiction has risen nearly fivefold in the last five years, but that the numbers of addicts getting medically-assisted addiction treatment has risen only 65%, according to insurance data.
Science & Technology | TECH
Are Teenagers Replacing Drugs With Smartphones? - NYTimes.com
Amid an opioid epidemic, the rise of deadly synthetic drugs and the widening legalization of marijuana, a curious bright spot has emerged in the youth drug culture: American teenagers are growing less likely to try or regularly use drugs, including alcohol.
Miscellaneous | Social Media
Why We Can’t Look Away From Our Screens
In a new book, the social psychologist Adam Alter warns that our devotion to digital devices has morphed into something very much like addiction.
Science & Technology | Social Media
How to Stop Social Media From Taking Over Your Life
In this day and age, it’s hard to live a full life without logging onto Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram every now and then. The problem is that they can become a huge waste of time.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Holds Promise for Treating Addiction
Vagus nerve stimulation can reduce cravings and may offer a radical new way to break the cycle of addictive behaviors, according to early findings from a preclinical study.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Body Image Problems Tied to Alcohol Issues
New research finds that body image misconceptions among teen-aged girls are associated with alcohol consumption. Notably, teen girls who report and act on
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Therapy for Addictions and Compulsions
People may develop addictions or compulsions to mask or find relief, however temporary, from greater psychological concerns, such as depression or anxiety.
Miscellaneous | Food For Thought
How We Got Here: Treating Addiction In 28 Days
Decades ago, a researcher came up with 28 days as the ideal length of stay for inpatient alcoholism rehab, despite lack of evidence that it worked. That model is now being used for opioid addiction.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
'To my daughter's drug dealer': A distraught mother's viral Facebook post
Tina Louden's honest, raw confession is just the latest in a string of online posts and even death announcements that have dared to talk about topics long-held as taboos: addiction, drugs, mental illness.
Health & Fitness | Health
Can Better Medical Technology Stop the Opioid Epidemic? | VICE | United States
Probably not, but it can start to plug the pipeline.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
#Dopamine Returns to Normal 3 Months After Quitting Smoking
Three months after quitting smoking, levels of dopamine in the brain return to normal, according to a new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry. The findings suggest that dopamine deficits found in smokers are due to the smoking itself and
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Can You Get Over an Addiction?
Neuroscience is giving us new insights into people who abuse drugs and alcohol and new hope for their treatment.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Out With the Old - The New York Times
It may be better to give up your bad habits all at once, rather than one at time.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Is Alcohol or Drug Abuse Taking a Toll on Your Digestion?
Support your recovery by improving gut health.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Why Do Certain Foods Seem to Have Power Over Us?
The All Too True Confessions of a Cereal Killer
Psychology | Relationships
When Someone You Love has an Addiction
When someone you love has an addiction, the shame, guilt and powerlessness can be overwhelming. Here's how to respond with empowerment, love and strength.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Finding the Right Treatment for Addiction
Religion and spirituality help people recover from addiction but cannot take the place of a full program. Religion and spirituality can help people re...
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
How Insecure Attachment Creates Fertile Ground for Addictions
What is “secure attachment” and how does not having it create fertile grounds for addictions?
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Revolutionary: Israeli Researcher Says He Can ‘Erase’ Memory Of Addiction
One Israeli researcher hopes he can combat the high rate of relapse by overhauling the way we administer drug rehabilitation.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Does Addiction Recovery Require a Change in Consciousness?
Change is possible. If you need help with substance abuse, seek it.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Dopamine: Why It's So Hard to Just Say 'No'
Recovering from addiction is about healing mind, body and life.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
The Likely Cause of Addiction Has Been Discovered, and It Is Not What You Think
New evidence about addiction isn't just a challenge to us politically. It doesn't just force us to change our minds. It forces us to change our hearts.
Entertainment | Celebrities!
Jon Hamm Treated for Alcohol Addiction -- Vulture
Mad Men's Jon Hamm has undergone treatment for alcohol addiction, the Associated Press reports.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Rewired: A Bold New Approach To Addiction and Recovery
Rewired: A Bold New Approach To Addiction and Recovery [Erica Spiegelman] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Rewired is a revolutionary new approach to addiction recovery from innovative expert Erica Spiegelman. With this plan
Advice & Self-Help | Access the Bars
The Access Bars, Addiction And Mental Health | Access Consciousness Blog
by Marilyn Bradford MSSW, MEd., CFMW Armed with my license to practice psychotherapy, a ton of books and theories as well as an internship with the most
