Signs of Addiction
Find out if you or a loved one is struggling with addiction from our informative articles. Spot the signs early so you can get the help you need.

STUDY: Alcoholics and Social Media Addicts Have Similar Personality Traits
By Audrey BeimA recent study revealed that compulsive social media activity is predicted by some of the same characteristics of alcohol abuse. Continue Reading
A recent study revealed that compulsive social media activity is predicted by some of the same characteristics of alcohol abuse. Continue Reading

Why Addicts Have the Need to Escape
Not all escapes are beneficial and healthy for the mind, soul and body. Continue Reading
Not all escapes are beneficial and healthy for the mind, soul and body. Continue Reading

The Difference Between Prescription Medication Use and Abuse
By Elizabeth SewardThere's nothing wrong with using prescribed medication, unless if it's for recreational use. Continue Reading
There's nothing wrong with using prescribed medication, unless if it's for recreational use. Continue Reading

Study Finds Half of U.S. Adults Who Consume Alcohol Drink Way Too Much
By Audrey BeimNot only does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report an estimated 88,000 preventable alcohol-related death... Continue Reading
Not only does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report an estimated 88,000 preventable alcohol-related death... Continue Reading

Gaming Disorder: A New Addiction
By Audrey BeimNew technology isn't the only emerging trend in gaming. The World Health Organization (WHO) now classifies video-game addiction... Continue Reading
New technology isn't the only emerging trend in gaming. The World Health Organization (WHO) now classifies video-game addiction... Continue Reading

The Relationship Between Stress and Addiction
By Tess ChedseyOne study might suggest an individual's view of himself within society as a predictor of substance abuse. Continue Reading
One study might suggest an individual's view of himself within society as a predictor of substance abuse. Continue Reading

Inside the Mind of a Porn Addict
By Caitlin ThiedeAs pornography becomes more and more prevalent in the digital age, the opportunity for addiction presents itself much more freq... Continue Reading
As pornography becomes more and more prevalent in the digital age, the opportunity for addiction presents itself much more freq... Continue Reading

Is Addiction a Choice, a Disease, or Both?
By Caitlin ThiedeThe great debate of addiction as a matter of choice or disease is ongoing. Steven Slate's controversial approach to addiction m... Continue Reading
The great debate of addiction as a matter of choice or disease is ongoing. Steven Slate's controversial approach to addiction m... Continue Reading

3 Signs the Beast of Addiction is Eating You Alive
By Caitlin ThiedeWe each of have two wolves inside us fighting for dominance—a good wolf and a bad wolf. The one we feed is the one that wins. Continue Reading
We each of have two wolves inside us fighting for dominance—a good wolf and a bad wolf. The one we feed is the one that wins. Continue Reading

What Really Constitutes as Heavy Drinking?
By Tess ChedseyAnyone who drinks regularly or even occasionally should pay attention to the statistics and definitions by health experts of wh... Continue Reading
Anyone who drinks regularly or even occasionally should pay attention to the statistics and definitions by health experts of wh... Continue Reading

Cell Phone Fever: Study Reveals Professionals Are Hooked
By Caitlin ThiedeResearchers used a professional networking site to survey white-collar workers across the globe in order to better understand t... Continue Reading
Researchers used a professional networking site to survey white-collar workers across the globe in order to better understand t... Continue Reading

3 Signs a Healthy Habit is Becoming an Addiction
By Caitlin ThiedeCan we actually overdo the things that are meant to help us? Continue Reading
Can we actually overdo the things that are meant to help us? Continue Reading

Understanding Nifaliophobia: The Fear of Being Sober
By Rebecca KovacsThe recovering alcoholic may think that they won’t fit in or be able to partake in events without alcohol, or people will think... Continue Reading
The recovering alcoholic may think that they won’t fit in or be able to partake in events without alcohol, or people will think... Continue Reading

3 Tactics I Employed to Hide That I Was a Problem Drinker
By Christopher McSpaddenAn active addict is a physically, mentally, and spiritually exhausted person. They need everything to seem normal on the outsid... Continue Reading
An active addict is a physically, mentally, and spiritually exhausted person. They need everything to seem normal on the outsid... Continue Reading

How to Tell If You or Someone You Love is Addicted to Prescription Medication
By Patrick BieglerIt's important to monitor your intake of these medications and maintain an open, honest dialogue with your doctor. Continue Reading
It's important to monitor your intake of these medications and maintain an open, honest dialogue with your doctor. Continue Reading