Dating someone who suffers from sex addiction can be an incredibly difficult and painful experience. The constant feelings of insecurity, suspicion, and anger you might feel towards your partner can undermine the sense of intimacy and trust necessary to a healthy relationship. Understanding the signs, symptoms, and psychology of sexual addiction is the first step [...]
Of all of the types of addictions, sex addiction is one of the hardest to diagnose. After all, sexuality is an integral aspect of what it is to be human. Any amount of heroin use, for example, is clearly problematic, but there is nothing inherently wrong with sexual activity, even when it happens very frequently. [...]
Benzodiazepines, commonly referred to as benzos, are a class of medications used to treat conditions like anxiety, insomnia, hypertension and seizures. Benzos work by increasing the body’s level of the neurotransmitter GABA, which has a calming effect on the human central nervous system (CNS). Although benzos are routinely prescribed by doctors for legitimate medical reasons, [...]
There’s nothing wrong with going on a little shopping spree from time to time. Impulse purchases such as a new outfit or electronic gadget can be a fun way to blow off steam and reward yourself after a particularly long and grueling work week. However, for many Americans, shopping can become an unhealthy obsession. An [...]
When most of us hear the word “addiction” the first thing that comes to mind is likely drug or alcohol abuse. Until very recently, the concept of addiction was exclusively tied to chemical dependence. It was believed that someone could become addicted to opiates, nicotine, cocaine, and other mind altering substances, but compulsive behaviors, such [...]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.