Tag: addiction
-
Addiction and Mental Illness: Is There A Connection?
Treating someone for addiction or mental illness alone can be complex enough. Unfortunately, it’s fairly common for a “dual diagnosis” to occur. This is where someone is suffering from a mental illness at the same time they are coping with an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. There are certain groups that are more likely to […]
-
4 Alternatives to Smoking that Won’t Leave You Craving Cigarettes
Any smoker that has tried to stop will admit that quitting cold turkey is quite difficult; the urge to smoke a cigarette can be overwhelming. It’s easy to slip up when quitting; when this happens, you risk going straight back to the habit you wish to overcome. Unless you have exceptional willpower, it makes sense […]
-
Beat the Odds – The Psychology of Addiction and 4 Ways to Overcome It
Years ago, people with addictions were seen as weak or morally corrupt. Today, we know that addiction has a biological and psychological basis. When certain areas of the brain are activated by the substance, a chemical called dopamine is produced. This creates a feeling of pleasure. This can prompt an impulse to seek out that […]