Contributor: written by Southcoast Behavioral Health clinical content team member Hugh C. McBride, M.A. The words “addiction” and “selfishness” are often used in close proximity to each other. In one sense, this reflects a continuing failure by many people to understand the true nature of addiction. In another sense, it can be the key to [...]
Contributor: Burkwood clinical team member Ryan Poling, M.A. A famous saying among writers is, “Write what you know.” In other words, do not try to fake knowledge of something. Someone who grew up in posh New England high society might have difficulty writing authentically about life in inner-city Detroit. In fact, Stephen King, a popular writer [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The struggle with a sexual addiction is one that has many dangerous implications to both the sufferer and those involved with the individual. For example, there are many physical, emotional, and psychological consequences that come with having a sexual addiction. A [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope There is a common misconception that individuals who struggle with addiction simply have a lack of “self-control” or tendency to overindulge. However, the reality is that addiction is a complex disorder that often involves many different factors, including genetics, neurobiology, environment, [...]
Contributor: Brie Morzov, MSW, LCSW, and contributor for Addiction Hope Step 9: “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when it would injure them or others”. Ideally, our amends are accepted. After all the work and courage it takes to approach this step…and then its possible person denies my petition for forgiveness. Why [...]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.