Cosmetic Surgery Addiction: Can Cosmetic Surgery Become An Addiction? These days it seems like everyone is addicted to something. People are getting hooked on scratch-off lottery tickets, triple chocolate cupcakes and everything in between. One of today’s most upscale addictions is a cosmetic surgery addiction. Why Do People Get Cosmetic Surgery? Many people undergo cosmetic […]
Do You Have A Shopping Addiction Or Do You Just Like To Shop? While the question: Do you have a shopping addiction or do you just like to shop? Might sound like the same thing, they are completely different. While liking to shop may be part of an addiction it is not the main problem.
The Correlation Between Social Isolation and Mental Illness Mental illness is a hard condition to deal with. If you do not have the correct support system behind you the results can be unimaginable. Recent studies have shown the direct correlation between social isolation and mental illness. Social interaction is a necessity of life. Now, I
Researchers Try To Answer The Question: Is Addiction A Genetic Or Hereditary Disorder? It’s easy to think that those who drink and drug to excess should be able to control their use of substances. The truth is that real addicts and alcoholics cannot control how much they drink or use. Even serious consequences like DUIs,
The Most Common Risk Factors for Becoming a Substance Abuser Given the right set of circumstances, almost anyone can develop an addiction. Substance abusers come from all walks of life. No one is exempt. However, over the last 20 years, researchers have identified 10 risk factors that can significantly increase the odds of becoming a
The Top Ten States for Drug and Alcohol Fatalities and Sheds Light on The Problem The people at www.drugtreatment.com analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to find out the top ten states for drug and alcohol fatalities behind the wheel. While this study that branched from 1995 to 2013 was very
Codependent Relationships and Losing Your Self Identity When it comes to the term codependent relationships, most people are quick to dismiss it simply because they do not think it is a real term or do not want to believe that they could be in this type of relationship. When we look at the definition of
Substance Abuse And Chronic Rehabilitation Chronic rehabilitation, chronic rehabbing, and chronic relapsing are all terms used to describe those who undergo multiple treatments for substance abuse but are unable to stay sober. Also known as the revolving door syndrome, chronic relapsers go off to rehab, get sober, leave rehab, and then repeat the same cycle
Releasing Resentment Allows You Move On Many people believe that releasing resentment is the key to happiness. This is easier said than done. In the world of addiction, resentment is seen as the number one cause of a relapse. So addicts and people dealing with mental issues are told that releasing resentment towards others will
Is Being a Sex Addict a Real Mental Illness or Not? For years people of all types and backgrounds have argued that what addiction really is. Is addiction a mental illness or all about willpower? While research has shown addiction is a mental disorder, some people are having a hard time considering a sex addict
What is Schizophrenia? Mental illness awareness is being raised throughout the country over the last year. With this in mind, we are now tackling the certain stigmas associated with certain mental illnesses. Schizophrenia is one mental illness that has a horrible reputation. We can blame the media for that horrible stigma. The media and
What Is Codependency? Codependency occurs when you rely on a partner, family member, or friend to provide you with approval, an identity and self-esteem. Codependency is basically an addiction to another person. A tip-off that you might be codependent is if your purpose in life is to make someone else happy even though it’s at
