Did you know that it's possible to get addicted to nasal sprays? Unfortunately, I learned this the hard way. This is what I did to break my dependence.
How to Break a Nasal Spray Addiction
If there is an opposite of addiction, it might be mindfulness. While addiction often involves running from feelings and numbing pain, mindfulness involves learning to stay with and accept pain and discomfort. Practicing mindfulness skills during treatment can help maintain sobriety beyond treatment.
Using Mindfulness Techniques in Substance Abuse Treatment
Playing video games for many can be an innocent form of entertainment, and many can game without developing problems. The intent of this article is to provide information about the pitfalls—the "dark side"—to video gaming, and the growing addiction concerns.
What Is Video Game Addiction and How Do You Treat It?
If a person repeatedly overdoses on pills but always survives... and yet claims it is because of a desire to die, does it necessarily mean their intent is false? Is it attention-seeking behaviour?
When an Overdose Becomes Attention Seeking
For many of us, admitting that there is a substance abuse problem leads to fear, shame, and embarrassment. A willingness to break through the denial, however, can lead to live-saving perspectives.
14 Ways People Excuse Their Substance Abuse
Labeling those with addictions can dehumanize them. The term "addict"suggests everything about the person results from the addiction, whereas "person with an addiction" puts the person first.
The Psychology Query Issue 7 - Addict vs. Person With Addiction: Does the Term Matter?
Information regarding heroin, including how it affects the body, addiction, overdosing, and treatment options.
Heroin: Addiction and Treatment Options
Have you ever wondered if you might be an alcoholic? Learn about some of the signs that indicate you may have a problem.
Am I an Alcoholic? Clear-Cut Signs You Might Have a Drinking Problem
What are the signs and symptoms of a gambling addiction? Learn how to recognize if someone you know might have a problem.
How to Recognize If Someone You Know May Have a Gambling Addiction
A basic introduction to the definitions of drug abuse, addiction, tolerance, dependence and withdrawal. Recovery from substance use disorders is also discussed.
Understanding Substance Abuse, Addiction, Tolerance, Dependence and Withdrawal
The 11th revision of the ICD added "gaming disorder" as a potential mental health diagnosis. Is this controversial decision the way forward in treating technology abuse? How will clinicians diagnose and treat the condition?
Is Gaming Addiction a Real Mental Health Disorder?