If you or a loved one have gone through a program in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center, you know that much of the time spent in rehab focuses on preparing you for your move back home. This can be a dangerous and scary transition…
A great many alcoholics are also suffering from major depression. Because alcohol can feed our brain’s serotonin receptors, it can make someone feel good for a short amount of time. But eventually the person crashes and feels even worse than they did before. And this…
Addiction is a Negative Influence When we speak about addiction, we tend to think of drugs and alcohol. But there are many seemingly benign activities that can become an addiction for some people. For some, watching porn is an activity done once in a while…
The Complexity of Addiction Addiction is complex. And because of this complexity, there tends to be a lot of opinions, and yes, even myths surrounding it. In my practice, I’ve spoken to many addicts and loved ones of addicts, and I’ve found the same questions come up…