If you are looking for some entertainment this weekend, why not spend some time with loved ones watching a movie!? After all, nothing ends a night like some popcorn and a good show. There are plenty of inspiring ones – from the...
Patients who seek treatment for addiction often suffer from depleted self-confidence and can feel hopeless against their addiction. Motivational Interviewing is a strategy in addiction treatment that is used to encourage those suffering from substance abuse to change their lifestyle and embrace...
Eating disorders are serious medical conditions that can have devastating health consequences if not stopped or treated in a timely manner. The most common types of eating disorders include bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. These three potentially lethal conditions involve...
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are one of the many ways alcohol can kill or leave users injured. The various other ways begin with the fact that it is a toxic substance. Many young adults die from binge drinking, which overloads the system with...
Recent studies from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse are indicating that a link between learning disabilities such as attention deficit disorder or dyslexia and substance abuse may exist. The study suggests that children and adolescents with learning disabilities might...
Why do some people become addicted, while others do not? Genetics play a large role in addiction. Studies of identical twins indicate that as much as half of an individual’s risk of becoming addicted to alcohol, or other drugs depends on his...
In psychoanalysis, the ego is the division of the psyche that is conscious; it controls thought and behavior, and is most in touch with external reality. It is your ego which also gives you self-pride and self-esteem, which are crucial for happiness...
