Contributor: Wilmington Treatment Center clinical content team member Hugh C. McBride In the world of addiction recovery, few if any statements are more prevalent than “one day at a time.” Among its many purposes and interpretations, this five-word mantra is a reminder that one of the core principles of healthy recovery is to remain focused on [...]
Over the last few decades, shopping behavior in the average consumer has changed substantially from one of "save now, buy later" to "buy now, pay later" with the advent of convenient purchasing shortcuts like in-store credit cards and online shopping. Anyone with a consistent income can apply for (and will usually receive) a credit card [...]
Like a kid in a candy store we can hardly resist the lure of past or present addictions. Simply telling an addict “don’t touch” is rarely effective. The biological and emotional pull of an addiction is fierce and should be treated as such! There is growing concern that the quick fix, “21-day rehab” or similar [...]
Between the creation of the market economy, advertising strategies, and increased disposable income, shopping has evolved from the limited purchasing of necessary household and survival items into a regular leisure activity engaged in by many on a regular basis. Sales and shopping sprees are now associated with holidays (such as Black Friday or Boxing Day), [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope When it comes to addiction, many people may automatically think about substance abuse or alcohol. However, a person can become addicted to anything that is used in extreme or for purposes other than what is originally intended. This may include anything [...]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.