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Addiction Affects Men's & Women's Brains Totally Differently
Anyone can get hooked on drugs and alcohol, but addiction isn’t gender-blind. Here's what you need to know.
This Is The Future Of Addiction Recovery (According To Science)
Addiction fundamentally changes the brain, making treatment incredibly difficult and relapse more likely. But there's hope for the 21.5 million...
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.
How I Finally Beat My Sex Addiction (When Nothing Else Worked)
"So often, we're just aching to be heard and to be held—by ourselves even more than by someone else."
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
"My therapist is a warm, wise woman. Of course, I don't tell her everything. You see, I’m in denial — I'd rather believe that everything he does, from...
Here's What Happened When I Finally Kicked My Diet Coke Addiction
Bye-bye, aspartame.
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 My Exercise Addiction Fueled My Alcohol Problem
"Having the courage to confront your fears will show you that most of them will never come true. Imagine what it will do for your sense of personal...
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.
A Yogi's Guide To Enjoying Alcohol
You can still enjoy a drink as a full-fledged yogi. Here's how.
Are You An Alcoholic? 5 Questions To Assess Your Relationship With Booze
Check the health of your drinking habits in just two minutes.
Do You Just Love Sex Or Are You Actually A Sex Addict?
Here's what the cycle of sex addiction actually looks like.
The Healthiest Booze You Can Drink This Weekend
While that extra glass of rose or spicy margarita this weekend might seem harmless, it's also important to know: If you are going to drink, what's...
The Therapy That's Changing The Way We Treat Depression & Addiction
Often, teens’ painful stories emerge over time. “As in any therapeutic relationship, the first picture won’t tell you the entire story. It’s the...
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...
