Category: Addiction

Aggression Disorder Linked to Substance Abuse

Woman struggling with her anger A recent study by researchers at the University of Chicago unearthed significantly greater risks of substance abuse for individuals with an aggression disorder. Individuals with aggressive behavioral tendencies were found to be at five times greater risk for abusing substances such as alcohol, tobacco and marijuana than those who did not exhibit frequent aggressive behavior. [...]
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Why is Addiction Recovery So Hard?

Woman and waterfall With a marriage on the rocks and a broken relationship with his two sons, Dennis knew he needed help. But like so many in the thralls of addiction, it took an “aha moment” to get there. His wife bravely confronted him with an ultimatum – the alcohol or his family. This wasn’t a tough choice [...]
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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Food Addiction

Lady in Fast Food Drive-Thru working her Food Addiction Treatment Contributed by Staff of Timberline Knolls Famous comedian and actor ANT recently publicly shared his struggle with an addiction to illegal drugs, which quickly developed into a food addiction. In taking this bold step and openly discussing his battle with food addiction, light is now being shed on a serious condition that many individuals struggle [...]
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The Importance of Aftercare in Addiction Treatment

Woman suffering from work addiction Contributed by JourneyPure, The Standard in Addiction Treatment. The floor is cold against Alice's feet as she tip-toes across the bedroom. The house is dark; she waits until she reaches the kitchen before turning on the light. Her body gives a quick jar as she is startled at the sight of her daughter, Sarah, sitting [...]
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How Do You Start a Conversation About Addiction?

Friends talking Contributed by JourneyPure, The Standard in Addiction Treatment. In the distance, there are the familiar sounds of raised voices—two, maybe three. They are arguing…"No—wait—please. I just want to talk!"  Then…"Just leave me alone—you don't know anything—I don't want to talk about it!"  Followed by the inevitable slamming of the door…silence…and the muffled cries of the [...]
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