Treating Internet Addiction: A Trending Idea
In the past few years many media sources have been advertising various reasons why internet addiction is not only a reality, but a serious issue that many are living through, suffering without treatment. Some would even go as far as to say we as a society are facing an epidemic of internet addiction, and one of . . . . Continue Reading
Treatment for Addiction and Anxiety
For people who struggle with substance abuse or addiction and who experience anxiety, life can become miserable. There is a very strong relationship among these disorders and, in order to discuss this, let’s first take a look at what anxiety is. People often use the terms “anxiety” or “anxious” but they may not truly understand . . . . Continue Reading
Does Binge Watching Causes Binge Eating?
Researchers describe binge eating as eating a large amount of food in a short period of time (without a harmful purging episode). A recent study has found new evidence that suggests binge eaters are likely to experience more episodes of compulsive eating while watching television. The study was published in the January 2014 issue of Eating Behaviors, and . . . . Continue Reading
Stevie Nicks Talks About Her Past Drug Addiction
Stevie Nicks Talks About Her Past Drug Addiction Legendary rock musician Stevie Nicks, who was first known for her part in Fleetwood Mac and then went on to establishing a successful solo career, made an historic return to Rolling Stone magazine this month. The newest volume, which came out today, marks the first time she’s . . . . Continue Reading
New Research Links the Ability to Forgive With Better Physical Ability
You may have heard various famous sayings about forgiveness. One, in particular, come to mind: “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” – Mahatma Gandhi I always figured that weak and strong in this quote were figurative; turns out that Gandhi might have been onto something more tangible when he . . . . Continue Reading
Touch-Screens Training Our Minds with Our Thumbs
It’s been brought to the forefront before, the dependent nature developed through constant smartphone and social media usage, but it’s also come to light that using touch-screens has a way of actually re-shaping the way our brain works, and continually using our thumbs may re-shape our minds. The flexibility of the human brain and how . . . . Continue Reading
Rehab for the Holidays: The Best Gift for Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Being in rehab for the holidays probably sounds like the last place you want to be but, hear me out. Spending the holidays in rehab instead of with your loved ones is the best thing you could ever do for yourself because you are investing in a very precious asset: YOU. By being in . . . . Continue Reading
Serotonin and Addiction: Is a New Treatment Approach Around the Corner?
A new study has found a direct correlation between the brain chemical serotonin and drug addiction; a new understanding that could potentially lead to a revolutionary approach in addiction treatment. The research was conducted by a PhD student, Sarah Bradbury, who will be receiving the prestigious advanced degree this week in Psychology, found that the . . . . Continue Reading
5 Choices That Can Change Your Life
In life there are always choices, some simple and some so complex or confusing people will put them off for years at a time. Every choice is an opportunity that can change our circumstances, and ultimately our life’s journey, and sometimes we don’t know how things could have been because of the choices we chose . . . . Continue Reading
Seeking Smartphone Addiction Solutions
Most people would be reluctant to compare their smartphone with a narcotic, but several studies including one on texting while driving have done exactly that, by weighing the symptoms of drug addiction to the use of smartphones. The idea of smartphone addiction has become so real that these studies have even inspired products based off . . . . Continue Reading