Addiction

The internet has made porn more widely available than ever. It’s relatively easy to access porn of a wide variety, in pictures, videos, stories, and other forms of media. People have access to porn that closely matches their preferences more than ever before.  Generally, porn isn’t a bad thing. People have been using porn and…

Some drugs are more dangerous than others, and some drugs are more likely to addict the user. It is important to understand how a drug can impact your health and how likely you are to get addicted if you decide to use it.  Many people think that drugs are all similarly addictive or that an…

The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM5), created by the American Psychiatric Association, does not list sex addiction or being addicted to sex as a diagnosable mental health disorder. However, it exists and is a real problem for many Americans. Research suggests between 5% and 7% of Americans are affected by an addiction to…

Gambling in the United States is big business. Having survived more than a few attempts to be outlawed, avenues to facilitate gambling have increasingly become legalized. In addition to state lotteries and tribal casinos, legal sports betting and online gambling portals have provided the public with easy access to gambling. Like many behavior-related addictions, gambling…

Substance abuse has a profound impact on your mental health. In 2017, 7.7 million people had a substance use disorder and another mental illness. The more you know about the different types of drug addiction, the better prepared you will be to seek help or guide those you love toward treatment. In this article, we’re…

Sex addiction might not be outlined in the DSM-5, but research shows this type of addiction impacts a small percentage of adults. There are several common symptoms and characteristics of sex addiction, which we will cover below, along with what you need to know about overcoming love & sex addiction. In this article, we will…

There is no doubt that cell phones have made many aspects of our life much easier. Those of us who have been around for a while can recall the days of needing to make sure to pocket a quarter before leaving the house, just in case we needed to make a call from the nearest…

If you or someone you love struggles with a gambling addiction, they may need help from friends, family, and professionals. Gambling addiction will negatively impact every aspect of life if ignored. In this article, we’re taking a look at the stages of gambling addiction as well as how to overcome the addiction. Stages of Gambling…

It’s not going to be easy, but it’s important to reach out to your family if you suspect someone has developed a drug addiction. Substance abuse is a difficult challenge, but the more involved you are as a family member, the better. This article will discover how to help a family member with addiction. How…