The struggle with a gambling addiction can be one that leads to adverse consequences if left untreated, for both the individual suffering and their loved one involved. While the options for addiction treatment may seem plentiful for substance abuse, a person dealing with a gambling addiction may be unsure as to what options are available [...]
Depression is a neurochemical funk! The brain’s serotonin, dopamine and other neurochemical levels get off balance. This results in the typical expressions of depression: [1] Depressed mood in the day Diminished pleasure in daily activities Affected body weight and appetite Sleeping little or a lot Challenges in controlling movement Loss of energy Feelings of extreme [...]
Gambling addiction is a type of impulse-control disorder, affecting approximately 4% of the population. Forms of gambling may vary from placing bets on sporting events or horse races, playing Video Lottery Terminals or VLTs, or playing card games in casinos like Poker or Black Jack. While placing bets or playing VLTs once in a while [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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