By the time most people are old enough to gather their brood (i.e. have and raise children), they have a basic understanding that actions render…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a mental illness marked by two types of symptoms. First, affected people develop obsessions that cause them great anxiety. In…
Depression and addiction are often connected. Depression can be a cause of addiction, and addiction can be a cause of depression. They can also both…
Getting sober isn’t easy. Clearly, everyone with a substance use problem knows that all too well. The first days, weeks and even months of early…
There is a lot of talk about the “addict personality” and how the disease of addiction dictates thinking and the tendency to relapse. To some…
In learning about signs of alcoholic behavior, one should consider two important concepts from the beginning. First, denial is the No. 1 symptom of alcoholism.…
Many people begin to get anxious before going to a social event. Wondering who’s going to be there, what they’re going to say, and if…
Choice presents a tricky concept for those abusing alcohol. If alcoholism is a disease, as it’s recognized in the DSM V, can people who suffer…
Substance abuse has a way of clouding the working space of the mind. While the first drink or hit welcomes that cozy tingle of detachment,…
Imagine walking to your son’s room and knocking on the door, hoping he will say he will be home for dinner this time. There is…