How do you know when drinking is becoming a problem? And what can you do if it is?
Author: Kaitlyn Bixel
Scientists have discovered a gene that may be directly responsible for the chemical dependence and, therefore, an increased tendency toward alcoholism in certain individuals.
There are currently no proven medication options for those struggling with cocaine addiction, but recent research has revealed a promising use for a non-stimulant ADHD medication.
I’m sober. That was never my plan. My plan was to go to meetings and therapy in order to get everyone to like me again.
Addiction is not a new phenomenon, but the types of behaviors and substances that can be classified as addictive are constantly changing. In recent years, a new type of addiction has begun to emerge – addiction to the Internet. In May of 2013, Daria J. Kuss, Mark D. Griffiths, and Jens F. Binder published a study in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, called “Internet addiction in students: Prevalence and risk factors.” Read about it here.
Recent research at the Addiction Recovery Research Center, the lab that sponsors the IQRR, has found some interesting results that could help personalize treatment plans for those struggling with addiction.
