Signs of Addiction
Find out if you or a loved one is struggling with addiction from our informative articles. Spot the signs early so you can get the help you need.

Defining Vampire Energy & Its Role in Active Addiction
By Toshia HumphriesVampire energy presents in various forms, but no form is more easily recognizable than active addiction. Continue Reading
Vampire energy presents in various forms, but no form is more easily recognizable than active addiction. Continue Reading

Behavioral Signs You or a Loved One May Have an Addiction
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Addiction isn't always apparent. The shame and stigma are pervasive. As a result, many withhold, lie, and manipulate their trut... Continue Reading
Addiction isn't always apparent. The shame and stigma are pervasive. As a result, many withhold, lie, and manipulate their trut... Continue Reading

The Disease Model of Addiction: History and Perspectives
By Dawn HurleyAnyone wanting to have an informed conversation on the matter will need to understand the reasons why addiction is considered a... Continue Reading
Anyone wanting to have an informed conversation on the matter will need to understand the reasons why addiction is considered a... Continue Reading

Are Teen Eating Disorders a Precursor to Substance Abuse?
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Up to 35 percent of people with substance use disorders also have an eating disorder. Continue Reading
Up to 35 percent of people with substance use disorders also have an eating disorder. Continue Reading

Study: Phone Addiction is the New Drunk Driving
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Our smartphone reliance has transcended from mere entertainment to life-or-death situations. Continue Reading
Our smartphone reliance has transcended from mere entertainment to life-or-death situations. Continue Reading

Don't be Fooled by the Myth of the 'Happy Drunk' - Beware of This Hidden Danger
By Toshia HumphriesTheir cries for help go unseen and unheard, making their existence a myth that typically ends in tragedy. Continue Reading
Their cries for help go unseen and unheard, making their existence a myth that typically ends in tragedy. Continue Reading

The Dangers of Using Food as a Coping Mechanism
By Erica LeeFood is just another substance upon which anyone is subject to form a dependence. Continue Reading
Food is just another substance upon which anyone is subject to form a dependence. Continue Reading

STUDY: Alcoholics and Social Media Addicts Have Similar Personality Traits
By Audrey BeimA recent study revealed that compulsive social media activity is predicted by some of the same characteristics of alcohol abuse. Continue Reading
A recent study revealed that compulsive social media activity is predicted by some of the same characteristics of alcohol abuse. Continue Reading

Why Addicts Have the Need to Escape
Addiction treatment providers have long concluded that many of their patients have at least 5 addictive personality traits in c... Continue Reading
Addiction treatment providers have long concluded that many of their patients have at least 5 addictive personality traits in c... Continue Reading

The Difference Between Medication Use and Drug Abuse
By Elizabeth SewardHow can one distinguish legitimate medicine use from prescription medication abuse? Continue Reading
How can one distinguish legitimate medicine use from prescription medication abuse? Continue Reading

Study: Half of Adults Who Consume Alcohol Drink Way Too Much
By Audrey BeimThe National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states that more than 15 million adults and 620,000 adolescents already ... Continue Reading
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states that more than 15 million adults and 620,000 adolescents already ... Continue Reading

Is Addiction a Choice, a Disease, or Both?
By Caitlin ThiedeSteven Slate's controversial approach to addiction may be just the thing we need to help us stop judging addicts once and for all. Continue Reading
Steven Slate's controversial approach to addiction may be just the thing we need to help us stop judging addicts once and for all. Continue Reading

3 Signs the Beast of Addiction is Eating You Alive
By Caitlin ThiedeWe each have 2 wolves inside us—good and bad—fighting for dominance. The one we feed is the one that wins. Continue Reading
We each have 2 wolves inside us—good and bad—fighting for dominance. The one we feed is the one that wins. Continue Reading

What Really Constitutes as Heavy Drinking?
By Tess ChedseyFor anyone who drinks, alcoholic or not, this information can help you detect signs of addiction. Continue Reading
For anyone who drinks, alcoholic or not, this information can help you detect signs of addiction. Continue Reading

Cell Phone Fever: Study Reveals Professionals Are Hooked
By Caitlin ThiedeResearchers used a professional networking site to survey white-collar workers across the globe in order to better understand t... Continue Reading
Researchers used a professional networking site to survey white-collar workers across the globe in order to better understand t... Continue Reading