As the child of an addict you have to balance the instinct and desire to trust your parents with the understanding that ...
In-depth analysis of alcohol and what it can do to you. Plus, how to treat alcohol withdrawal and alcoholism.
Co-addiction in relationship: Turning fear into self-confidence
How can you get out of a co-addictive relationship? More on how to change your thought processes and change your life he ...
Food choices in addiction recovery
The wrong food choices can increase your state of anxiety, stress and inability to sleep and function. In addition to ca ...
Should I stay with my addicted or alcoholic husband?
If you choose to stay with an addicted or alcoholic husband, things have to change. Learn how to make the first step in ...
Dependence vs addiction
Physical dependence = tolerance to a chemical + withdrawal when you lower dosage or quit. Addiction = compulsive substan ...
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 ...
Why do I drink, drug, or have addictive behavior?
Wondering what lies behind your compulsive behavior? Learn about the personality disorders which drive us to drink, drug ...
Is alcoholism the mother of all addictions?
Here we offer a brief history of post modern American addictions, starting with alcoholic drinking. What's your opinion ...
Codependence and addiction
What does codependence have in common with addiction? Lots. More about how codependents get addicted to chaos, addicted ...