As with any form of addiction, professional help and treatment is typically needed for intervention and recovery. Treatment for addiction should be comprehensive and be tailored to an individual’s needs in order to best support them through the recovery process. One important aspect of recovery for substance abuse addiction is abstinence and sobriety from the [...]
There are countless research studies that have validated the struggle of substance abuse addiction among individuals across the nation and the world, however the amount of evidence on the prevalence of food addiction is much more rare. This does not discredit the fact that countless individuals, including adolescents, children, and adults, are struggling with an [...]
I got my first 8 bit Nintendo with the game “Super Mario Bro’s” in 1988 while vacationing in Canada for our family Christmas in Alberta. I’ll never forget opening that box, plugging it in and destroying Goombas, Koopa Troopa’s, and ultimately Bowser himself. I think I played 3 days straight while taking minimal breaks only [...]
Gaming addictions like all addictions can negatively affect a person’s health. Those addicted to gaming suffer from: Emotional strain – including depression, aggression, loneliness and stress Fatigue – including sleep interruptions and insomnia Weight gain – lack of physical exercise and health eating habits Relationship strain – withdrawing from family and friends Decreased production – [...]
Contributor: Youth Care clinical team member Ryan Poling, M.A. For a substantial portion of Americans, shopping is a way of life. Advertisements, door-buster sales, even the grand architecture of our cathedral-like shopping malls are all a testament to the power of the Almighty Dollar. “Retail therapy” is even touted as a tongue-in-cheek cure for boredom, [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.