Category Archives: About Addiction

  You’ve made the decision—and taken the action required—to rebuild your life. And when you return from rehab, you may … Continue reading Rebuilding Relationships After Addiction →

That pit in your stomach when you feel something isn’t right. Sometimes it’s your mind playing tricks on you. Other … Continue reading Worried about a Loved One? Our Addiction Quiz Can Help. →

  “The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection.” That’s according to Johann Hari, the … Continue reading The Stigma of Addiction—and How It Makes Recovery Harder →

  Imprisoned ponzi schemer, Bernie Madoff had so much cocaine in his office it was dubbed “The North Pole.” Indeed, … Continue reading Can Personal Success Lead to Addiction? →

  Whether it’s related to your job performance or not, losing your job can be a real punch in the … Continue reading Finding Meaning in Life After Job Loss →

  Fear can only exist in the future. That’s because we fear things that haven’t happened yet. And, in this … Continue reading Fear of Professional Failure and Addiction →

You’ve probably heard it said that a shot, a glass of wine and a beer all contain the same amount … Continue reading How Much Alcohol is in Beer, Wine, and Other Liquor? →

Addiction is a disease, not a moral failure—and that message is beginning to resonate with younger generations. For many older … Continue reading Drug & Alcohol Rehab for Seniors →

  When an older adult is clearly drinking too much or abusing drugs, we tend to have one of two … Continue reading Understanding Addiction in the Elderly →

  Your boss is screaming at you. You have five projects due right now. It’s insanely hot in your office. … Continue reading The Truth About Substance Abuse in the Restaurant Industry →

  If you’re feeling stressed, you can smoke a joint. Same goes for feelings of boredom, anger and general dissatisfaction … Continue reading Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Marijuana Addiction →

  It’s now legal to use marijuana recreationally in nine states. Marijuana doesn’t even come close to drugs like heroin … Continue reading Can You Get Addicted to Marijuana? →