The differences between synthetic and natural caffeine, its effect on your brain, and ways to maintain a healthy relationship with the substance By Russell Byers While caffeine in moderate amounts is known to promote alertness, cognitive function, and even athletic function, excessive consumption poses significant health risks. Caffeine comes in natural forms derived from coffee...Read More

Why Is It So Difficult for Those with a History of Addiction to Quit Nicotine? Those that have suffered from a drug or alcohol addiction are more likely to take up smoking than those with no history of addiction.  Recovering addicts may try to satisfy their craving for drugs or alcohol with nicotine, believing that...Read More

The prevalence of online betting, making it easier than ever to gamble from anywhere at any time, has led to a rise in compulsive gambling.  Like drugs and alcohol, compulsive gambling is an addiction that should be treated.  This gambling disorder is an uncontrollable urge to keep gambling, regardless of its toll financially and mentally...Read More

Those struggling with a love addiction can want so badly to feel this intense emotion that it can lead to unhealthy infatuations and abusive relationships.  Those afflicted with a love addiction are often left feeling like they must be in a relationship, even if it is with the wrong person.  This perpetual need to be...Read More

When seeking treatment for drug addiction, there are many different types of recovery models.  The abstinence-based rehabilitation model focuses on eliminating substances entirely.  The focus with this approach is on eliminating the illicit substance, working through therapy and a rehab program to remain in recovery.  The harm reduction model focuses on preventing overdoses and drug-related...Read More

The symptoms and signs of alcohol addiction may not always be as obvious as one might think, particularly for high functioning alcoholics.  A heavy consumption of alcohol on a regular basis is a good indicator of an addiction.  If thinking about that next drink is consuming your thoughts or you struggle physically and mentally when...Read More

Childhood can be a precarious time, with many of our experiences directly impacting and shaping who we will become as adults.  If these childhood experiences are negative or traumatic, this can be something carried with you well into adulthood.  These childhood experiences can then impact our relationships as adults, whether struggling with trust issues, love...Read More

Each day we are overwhelmed by the technology available at our fingertips, from social media to online gaming.  It is no wonder that this can easily lead to a technology addiction.  While technology has many advantages, time spent on devices and the need to constantly be online can quickly become a detriment.  One way to...Read More

The holidays, while filled with joy for many, for others, can be fraught with stresses that can lead to mental health problems.  Stress of preparing for the holidays, the financial burden of gift giving, and the anxiety that can go with family get-togethers can lead those impacted by mental illness needing some additional support this...Read More

Dear friends and colleagues, I am thrilled to share a significant milestone in my professional journey! After months of rigorous training, meetings with my supervisor, and hard work, I am now a fully licensed Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT). The path to obtaining these certifications has been both challenging...Read More