Depression is a bastard. Instead of knocking down your front door, it will sit on top of your head--quiet, unassuming and an ever-looming presence. You make plans for your day and in your li...
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In the world of addiction, addicts aren’t the only ones who may need help. Friends and family members are also negatively impacted by addiction. Sometimes those friends or family members may...
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Sex addiction is a taboo topic for many people, but it is important not to pretend that it doesn't exist. By understanding sex addiction a little better, you can help yourself or others arou...
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Why would anyone abuse drugs? (Source: DrugAbuse.GOV): Research has shown that people generally take drugs to either feel good (i.e., sensation seekers or anyone wanting to experiment with f...
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In order to try and grasp the mechanisms that drive addictive behaviors and addiction, it can be helpful to use concepts that may already be familiar. One of those concepts that may help pe...
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