The Role of Screen Time in Child Development Children today are exposed to screens more than ever before. While technology brings many benefits, excessive screen time can negatively impact young children’s social growth. Increasing evidence suggests a link between prolonged screen exposure and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a phenomenon some experts refer to as “Virtual[…]
Author Archives: Dr. Sadaqat ali
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How to Recognize Addiction in Your Life Drawing from research on addiction in neuroscience, psychology, and clinical practice, here are ten behavioral patterns commonly associated with addiction. Identifying these patterns can be the first step toward understanding and overcoming addictive tendencies. 1. Unsuccessful Attempts to Quit Addicts often express a desire to quit but struggle[…]
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Research Reveals the Brain Chemistry Behind Overeating Have you ever heard someone exclaim that a dessert — like a rich chocolate cake — is “addictive”? For most, it’s just a lighthearted comment about enjoying a treat. However, for others, food can become truly addictive, leading to a loss of control. Dr. Carolyn Ross, a renowned[…]
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Understanding the Motive Behind Teen Drug Use Adolescence is a critical phase where teens often encounter choices about experimenting with drugs or alcohol. While some teens resist, others may give in. What drives this behavior? Could it be their confidence, ability to cope, or response to pressure? Here are six common reasons why teens might[…]
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Understanding the Link Between Stress and Alcohol Consumption When you’re stressed, the urge to drink may feel like a temporary relief, but recent research shows that stress can make your brain less responsive to alcohol, leading to increased drinking. This animal study found that stressed rats drank significantly more alcohol than their unstressed counterparts, with[…]
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Summertime often means that college students come home, and teenagers get a break from school. While this free time can be fun, it also increases the chances of exposure to drugs and alcohol, especially with limited adult supervision. It’s important for parents to be alert during this time and watch for early warning signs of[…]
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Humans often feel torn between fully engaging with the emotions life brings, such as love and passion, and trying to avoid the pain and unpredictability of these emotions. When we choose avoidance, we may turn to certain behaviors, like addiction, as a way to escape. From social media to substances like alcohol and drugs, anything[…]
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When people think of addiction, substances like drugs or alcohol typically come to mind. However, adrenaline addiction is a unique form of dependency where individuals thrive on the rush of stress-induced adrenaline. This behavior often manifests through procrastination, risky activities, or confrontational habits to experience the high. If left unchecked, it can lead to physical[…]
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Addiction to substances such as tobacco, alcohol, stimulants, and opiates follows a predictable cycle. A study by experts Nora Volkow, George Koob, and Thomas McLellan outlines the phases that addiction takes hold: binge and intoxication, withdrawal and negative affect, and preoccupation and craving. Each stage corresponds to changes in brain systems, reinforcing addictive behaviors. The[…]
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Four Reasons to Pay More Attention to Alcohol Abuse Alcohol is one of the most commonly misused substances worldwide, with serious consequences for individuals and communities. Here’s why it deserves more attention: 1. Alcohol Is Not Harmless Unlike cocaine or heroin, alcohol’s dangers are often downplayed. Binge drinking, while socially accepted in many circles, can[…]