How Do You Develop a Behavioral Addiction?
Behaviors are addictive to many people. Unlike drug and alcohol addiction — which are both subjects of attention, resources and endless concern — little attention has been given to behavioral addiction, which occurs when a person develops a ...
- May 30, 2022
- Behaviors Addiction Treatment , Behaviors
How Do You Become Addicted to Drugs?
Teens and adults become addicted to drugs each year across the US. Most users start with modest doses, which lose their effect as tolerance kicks in. To get the same effect as before, people take higher and higher doses. Before long, the user ...- May 30, 2022
- Drug addiction treatment , Drugs
Domestic Abuse, Violence and Drug/Alcohol Addiction
Domestic violence is a huge problem in the US. Each year, 10 million people are assaulted by their partners. A violent incident occurs every 20 seconds. The problem affects one in four women and one in nine men. Another problem is the ...- May 24, 2022
- Mental Health , Behaviors
Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Bullying
Drugs and alcohol plague America’s youth. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 50% of teenagers have used drugs at least once. The problem is often compounded by bullying, which 20% of 12-18-year-olds experience at school. ...- May 24, 2022
- Mental Health , Behaviors
Drug And Alcohol Addiction and Bipolar Disorder
Many people with drug and alcohol addiction have a co-existing mental health issue like bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder, although not as common as depression and anxiety, is known to affect millions of people across the country. While ...- May 24, 2022
- Mental Health , Behaviors