If you consider yourself religious or spiritual, you have probably heard people within your community say that people in good spiritual standing don’t suffer from addictions or mental illnesses, and if they do, it is simply a matter of their lack of faith. Therefore,...
Due to the perception that many addictions result in self-gratifying behavior (i.e. chasing a high, being sexually fulfilled, letting go of stress, partying with abandon, etc.), many people believe that addiction is a choice. It can be quite hurtful to the person...
The short answer: no. The longer answer: no, but they are closely related. You have likely heard of someone having an issue with dependence on a certain substance, and perhaps you have always assumed that dependence always accompanied an addiction and vice versa. But...
You may have heard the term “hypersexual” or come across it during research you have conducted regarding yourself or a loved one. And while the name can lead to some assumptions about its definition, it is helpful to understand what it is and what it is not. What it...
If you or a loved one struggle with depression, it may seem like you are at the mercy of the episodes that feel like waves crashing down on you without warning. It is not fair that you feel so low when the sun is shining and everything around you seems to carry on...
