Category Archives: Mental Health

What Makes a Marriage Work? The Science of Lasting Love Maintaining a successful and fulfilling relationship is a goal for many couples. You might wonder, “What’s the secret to making a marriage last?” While love and commitment form the foundation, studies reveal that how couples handle challenges and nurture positive connections determines their long-term happiness.[…]

How & Why Do People Get Addicted? I don’t cook much. Luckily, I’ve got a spouse who loves the kitchen, and lots of food apps and local restaurants to choose from, so I don’t starve. That said, there is one recipe that I know very well, and I know it from start to finish. I[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

Is ‘Chaos Addiction’ Another Term For ‘Workaholism’ or Something Different? Last year, three independent things happened that led me to write this article. Firstly, I received an email from one of my blog readers who wrote: “I’m a recovering addict. I still find that hard to admit even after time in therapy and the support of my[…]