The existence of behavioral addictions is still a controversial topic among addiction experts. While some argue that the problematic behaviors exhibited by people with behavioral addictions closely mimic the behavior of drug and alcohol addicts, others feel that so-called behavioral addictions aren't really addictions at all, but simply bad habits. However, when we look at [...]
Sex addiction is characterized by constant and compulsive sexual thoughts and actions that negatively impact a person’s life. Sex addicts struggle to form genuine connections with their sexual partners, and may be incapable of achieving emotional intimacy. Although sex addiction is still a taboo subject, it is a very real issue faced by millions of [...]
The number of stories about teen suicide caused by bullying seems to multiply each year. While bullying used to occur primarily in the schoolyard and classroom, the prevalence of young people joining social media sites has led to a new arena for psychological abuse. The link between bullying and suicide among young people is well [...]
Many people have the mistaken belief that sex addiction and pornography addiction are the same mental disorder expressed through different outlets. Of course, the sexual nature of both addictions makes them similar, but on a deeper level, there are fundamental differences between the two to the point where they're not that similar at all. The [...]
The unfortunate truth about addiction is that it causes people to abandon everything that they once cared about. It can be heartbreaking to watch someone lose their career, their home and their happiness to a substance abuse problem. When children are involved, the situation can become truly tragic. Drug-addicted parents may try to raise their [...]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.