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Why Giving Up Hope For My Addict Son Was The Best Decision I've Ever Made
"I am the father of an addict. It’s a painful thing to say out loud. But it needs to be said."
Sugar Is As Addictive As Cocaine—And The Withdrawal Is Just As Real. A Doctor Explains Exactly How To Deal With It
A holistic psychiatrist shares her foolproof plan for getting through the worst of withdrawal.
Can't Stop Snacking? A Cognitive Scientist Explains How To Rewire Your Brain
Sugar cravings, begone.
6 Strategies For Coping With Holiday Stress (From A Recovering Addict)
These coping mechanisms can help you stay balanced and healthy no matter what the holidays bring.
I'm A Psychologist Who Was In An Abusive Relationship. Here's How Therapy Helped Me Heal
I eventually walked in, determined to see it through.
How To Reclaim Your Life From The Labels That Others Force On You
Dr. Adi Jaffe struggled with a drug addiction of his own for eight years before turning his life around and heading back to school for his PhD. In...
9 Foods To Eat If You Want To Quit Sugar For Good
Once I shifted the focus to what I could *add* to my diet — not what was taken away — my sweet tooth was much easier to kick. Here are the foods that...
How I Use ADHD To My Advantage Instead Of Letting It Hold Me Back
When I finally lifted myself out, it was like seeing the matrix.
Taking A Break From Booze? 7 Tips For Actually Sticking With It
If you slip up, so what? Who cares? Dust yourself off, learn from your mistakes, and come back stronger.
The Life-Changing Lessons I Learned From Recovering Addicts
When I ask these men about their difficult lives, with experiences so tragically varied yet somehow universally similar, I never cease to learn...
The Scary Truth About Millennials And Alcohol Abuse
Thirty-one percent of American alcoholics are young people, and over half of young alcoholics have been diagnosed with anti-social personality...
I'm Not An Alcoholic, But Here's How I Knew I Needed To Stop Drinking
No, I'm not a recovering alcoholic. No, I haven’t adopted any radical diets that dictate abstinence, or discovered religion. It’s simply that I...
8 Reasons Women Cheat
Research suggests that women, much more so than men, are looking for emotional connection when they cheat. But what are the other differences?
Why You Might Need A Totally Sober Lifestyle (Even If You're Not An Addict)
Vulnerability requires authenticity, and authenticity requires vulnerability. Neither of these outcomes is encouraged by the crutch of substances....
Science-Backed Reasons To Add Coloring To Your Self-Care Practice
From stress and anxiety reduction to mindfulness and self-compassion, here are eight reasons the simple act of coloring should be a part of your...
The One Change I Made To Overcome Years Of Depression & Anxiety
When I sought healing from depression, my drinking habits were never under scrutiny. But after I stopped drinking, I noticed my depression and anxiety...
A Question To Help You Assess Your Relationship With Alcohol
Although I wasn't physically addicted, I believed that alcohol was vital to enjoying myself at social occasions and to relaxing at the end of a long...
6 Signs You're Dealing With A Sex Addict
6 Signs You're Dealing With A Sex Addict
What It's Really Like To Live With Severe Anxiety (From Someone Who's Been There)
My reservations often resulted in me being too afraid to leave my house for days at a time.
I Went From 6 Cups Of Coffee A Day To Zero. Here's How
At my peak, I was chain-drinking coffee all day, usually five cups of cappuccino followed by an Americano later in the day.