While for many people, gambling is a fun pastime and an occasional hobby, for others it is a destructive compulsion….
Risk Factors
Growing Up In Addiction Recovery
Before they’re even born, most parents have a vision for their children. We picture them as grown adults, making their…
Alcohol Screening Identifies At-Risk Pregnant Women
Alcohol screening tools help doctors identify people likely to have problems with consumption. A number of these tools are in…
Alcohol and Prescription Drugs
Mixing alcohol with prescription drugs can be a recipe for disaster. (more…)
Signs Of A Gambling Problem At Work
Most people can enjoy a friendly wager without being in danger of developing a gambling problem. But for a significant…
The Spectrum Of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a form of mental illness that seriously affects a person’s relationship with food and their daily eating…
Vicodin for Pain and Coughs Brings Risks
Most prescription medications carry some risks, even at doses recommended by a doctor. (more…)
Fireworks And Alcohol – An Explosive Mix
The Fourth of July is one of the biggest party holidays of the year. It’s a celebration of our independence…
Dinner Plate Meter May Prevent Overeating
Compulsive overeating is a serious disorder that can lead to health problems, both mental and physical. For women and men…
What Puts You at Risk of a Gambling Addiction?
Gambling addiction –also known as “pathological gambling” or “compulsive gambling” – is a serious mental health disorder. Those struggling with…
The Dangers of Marijuana and Teenage Brains
A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience finds that even casual use of marijuana, once-a-week use, can lead to critical changes…
Heavy Drinkers Show Unique Brain Activity
The term “heavy drinker” describes someone who regularly consumes alcohol in large daily or weekly amounts. As a rule, these…
