Alcohol and marijuana use is prevalent among college students. How can you address it from home and before your child go ...
In-depth analysis of alcohol and what it can do to you. Plus, how to treat alcohol withdrawal and alcoholism.
Music therapy in addiction recovery
Music can (and should) be a part of your program of recovery. How can you and why should you incorporate music therapy i ...
Coping with drug and alcohol cravings: A skills list
A check list of vey practical and tangible ways to cope with drug and alcohol cravings from licensed clinical social wor ...
Is alcoholism a mental illness or symptom of one?
Is alcoholism a symptom of mental illness, depression or underlying imbalances in the brain? Yes, possibly. We explore h ...
Cognitive neuroscience and discoveries in addiction
Recent discoveries in cognitive neuroscience reinforce the "disease" model of addiction. We review the major tenants and ...
Why do people become addicted?
Addiction is a complex and confusing disorder. Why do some people become addicted to substances or behaviors and others ...
Switching off cravings – topiramate used to manage addiction
Neurology researchers are looking into how to switch off the intense cravings that triggers addiction. They are doing t ...