Addiction
by Susie Waltz | Feb 4, 2019 | Addiction, Counseling News, Guest Bloggers
Addiction is a strong word, and the scientific community has not yet determined whether individuals can be “addicted” to sites like Facebook and Instagram in the medical sense. However, whether or not an individual meets the criteria for an addiction disorder may not...
by Lenora KM | Jan 4, 2019 | Addiction, Counseling News
A coworker surprises the team with a box of doughnuts, each covered in sugary icing, sprinkles, and candies and filled with jelly, chocolate or pudding. A birthday party is never complete until a cake is presented with layers of sugary frosting at least two inches...
by Lisa McCafferty | Jan 4, 2019 | Addiction, Counseling News, Loneliness, Sex Issues
Hallmarks of Sex Addiction While people are starting to recognize the prevalence and problems created by excessive sexualized activities and pornography, what is broadly termed “sex addiction” remains cloaked in mystery, even for many therapists. One of the challenges...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 2, 2018 | Addiction, Counseling News, Mental Health
Every single day, millions of people battle addiction. Some people are addicted to legal and illegal substances, such as alcohol or marijuana, while others are addicted to engaging in certain activities, like gambling or shopping. In any given case, consistent use of...
by Taylor Bennett | Dec 1, 2017 | Addiction, Counseling News, Mental Health, Technology
When I was in college, I lived in Africa for five weeks, as a part of a study abroad program called Linking Lives. The purpose of this program was to immerse us students in a completely unfamiliar culture and environment, whilst also giving us the opportunity to help...
by Nathan Davidson | Nov 14, 2017 | Addiction, Counseling News, Health & Exercise, News
Let me guess; you’re here because you love fast food. The bad news is that just by reading the words “fast food,” you may be already craving it. If that doesn’t do the trick, there are a couple of images below that should seal the deal. Most people love fast food, and...
by Nathan Davidson | Nov 7, 2017 | Addiction, Counseling News, Loneliness, News, Social Media
Pros and Cons of Swipe Dating On Your Mental Health, MoodThere was a stigma to online dating ever since Match.com first launched in 1995. The perception was that it was for people who were desperate and incapable of meeting someone in person. I’ll admit it; I...
by Guest | Nov 6, 2017 | Addiction, Counseling News
Alcoholics and drug addicts are stigmatized and negatively portrayed by the media all the time. Common stereotypes of addicts include being poor or low-income, coming from a broken family, or having suffered a major tragedy. However, addiction does not discriminate....
by Nathan Davidson | Oct 31, 2017 | Addiction, Counseling News, News
Pizza Has the Most Addictive Tendencies Pizza really is the ultimate slice of life. The perfect blend of bread, cheese, meat, and whatever else you feel like throwing on top of it that particular day. Every single time the thought of pizza enters your brain,...
by Nathan Davidson | Sep 18, 2017 | Addiction, Video
Dr. Frank Lawlis, co-founder of the Lawlis-Peavey PNP Center, explains how opioid dependency changes the brain on the latest episode of The Dr. Phil Show. Dr. Lawlis talks about everything from anxiety opioids to pain medications, and the effects they have on your...
by Taylor Bennett | Sep 8, 2017 | Addiction, Counseling News, Mental Health
Substance use disorder and addiction affect millions of people around the world; whether it’s that prescription medication she now craves or his unstoppable yearning for a glass of whiskey. Whatever the case, the disease often has the same crippling effects on its...
by Taylor Bennett | Aug 25, 2017 | Addiction, Counseling News, Health & Exercise
The average American: a fat guy sitting in front of the TV dropping crumbs all over his exposed belly as he crams potato chips into his mouth. This is what many people around the world envision when asked for their take on Americans. Heck, this is how many Americans...
