Does Willpower Research Perpetuate Moral Misconceptions About Addicts? Willpower, often equated with self-control, plays a significant role in managing temptations. According to Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy Baumeister and John Tierney, willpower operates like a muscle—it can be depleted and strengthened. Glucose fuels this mental resource, suggesting that physical factors influence self-control.[…]
Author Archives: Dr. Sadaqat ali
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What To Expect on This Emotional Roller Coaster Parenting is one of the toughest roles in life. When a child faces substance abuse issues, it becomes even harder, bringing feelings of guilt, blame, and isolation. However, many factors, including genetics, peer influences, and societal pressures, contribute to addiction. It’s essential for parents to understand these[…]
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You Want to Be Together All the Time: Wonderful or Obsessive? “Too much of a good thing is wonderful.” — Mae West Romantic love can feel all-consuming, often compared to addiction because of its powerful focus on another person. Love brings constant thoughts and interactions, but does this mean it’s unhealthy? Should this constant preoccupation[…]
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“learning to Love Yourself” Might Actually Be “The Greatest Love of All.” A March 2014 survey by psychologists who study happiness identified “ten keys to happier living” and daily habits that make people genuinely happy. In an unexpected finding, the psychologists at the University of Hertfordshire who performed the survey found that the habit which corresponded most closely[…]
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In recent years, growing evidence suggests that refined sugar may have addictive properties, impacting both our brains and bodies in profound ways. Scientists and health professionals increasingly recognize that even small but consistent amounts of sugar can negatively affect our physical and mental health. Diets high in carbohydrates and added sugars may trigger changes in[…]
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A Response to a Recent “debunking” of The 12-Step Program By John F. Kelly and Gene Beresin In a recent National Public Radio show on WBUR Radio Boston, Dr. Lance Dodes discussed his new book which attempts to debunk the science related to the effectiveness of 12-step mutual-help programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), as[…]
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During addiction recovery, one powerful technique often used is distraction. While “distraction” might sound negative—like being distracted while driving—healthy distraction is a valuable tool for preventing relapse. This article explains how healthy distraction works, its role in recovery, and how it helps maintain sobriety. Understanding Healthy Distraction Healthy distraction is a way of shifting attention[…]
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5 Approaches That Work in Relapse Prevention Relapse rates for addiction are notoriously high, falling between 40 and 60 percent according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The relapse rate is even higher among young adults, particularly those who began using drugs in early adolescence, have weak social support networks, abuse multiple drugs, or have co-occurring mental health disorders. These[…]
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Eight Basic Emotions That Underlie Eight Psychological Disorder Clusters I have written in past about the basic structure of emotions and identified eight basic emotions- four of them paired together viz. Fear-Disgust; Sadness-Anger; Joy- Love/Attentiveness and Interest-surprise. I have also tried to carve psychopathology at its joints, and come up with a psychological disorders taxonomy that places all major psychological disorders[…]
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Preventing Addiction Through Conscious Parenting Parenting offers a powerful opportunity to shape a child’s future, steering them away from addiction. Recognizing how parenting choices influence a child’s emotional health is key to breaking the cycle of addiction. The Role of Parents in Shaping Futures Most parents do not deliberately harm their children, but certain unconscious[…]