Habits & Addictions

Whether out to dinner or just popping over to a friend's house, alcohol is everywhere. Though some alcohol, like red wine, has been found to have certain health benefits, regularly tying one on can lead to disastrous results for your health…

You may think that struggling with an alcohol problem is the most difficult thing that your mental/emotional health could possibly deal with, but actually the bit just after you manage to quit alcohol is arguably even worse. Alcohol…

Just because combatting drug addiction requires you to make behavioural changes, this doesn't negate the fact that drug addiction is a disease. It's not as easy as just quitting; you have to ensure your fighting your negative behaviours in…

Just because combatting drug addiction requires you to make behavioural changes, this doesn't negate the fact that drug addiction is a disease. It's not as easy as just quitting; you have to ensure your fighting your negative behaviours in…

Although many parents would like to think otherwise, it is extremely common for teenagers to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Therefore, you need to be prepared for the possibility that your teen could get into legal trouble, and you will…

Research is emerging into the mental/emotional health challenges facing modern teens, particularly in terms of associated mood disorders, alcohol and the link between these things and suicide. Increased knowledge in this area should help to…

For drug addicts, giving up cold turkey can be incredibly hard, and even impossible for some. When you stop taking heroin, methadone can be a useful way of preventing or reducing the unpleasant side effects of withdrawal. A lot of heroin…

  Sometimes it seems like the desire to have a drink after work or with friends is just harmless socialization. If this is the case, you are right, it is harmless and you should not give it a second thought. However, if the main focus of…

When a family member is suffering from addiction, it is often hard to determine what is helping them, what is enabling them and what is alienating them from you. It is a struggle for all parties involved, but it is a struggle that can be…

Smoking takes its toll on your physical wellbeing, but there’s something to be said for the emotional effects, right? Most people who smoke say that it helps them to calm down but, according to a new study Americans who smoke are in worse…

As with any other addiction, gambling addictions are difficult to spot in yourself, as you are often convinced that you have a control over your habit even when you don't. Whether you're betting on sports, poker, slots or roulette, gambling…

Drug addiction is defined by the dependence on either a medication or an illegal drug. Because you're addicted, you're unable to control your use of the drug and the issue spirals out of control until you will do absolutely anything in…

Many of us enjoy a glass of wine of an evening, or a few bevvies down the pub of a Saturday night, but it can be difficult to see when our behaviour slips into dangerous territory - in other words, when we develop an addiction. If you begin…

Herbal extracts, like blue lotus extract and kratom extract, have been used for thousands of years to promote good health. Kratom in particular has a long history of traditional medicinal use in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries.…

Feeling angry at times is normal. In fact, it’s a natural response to threats and attacks, injustice and disappointment, which can give your emotional wellbeing the power it needs to deal with problems and move on. However, anger can damage…

Teenagers have so much life ahead of them that it may be unthinkable for parents to recognize that their teens have developed serious drinking problems. However, this age group increasingly is at risk of developing problems with alcohol and…

You may think of cannabis as a very light, recreational drug, with no serious side effects, but the truth is that this drug can leave some very serious emotional and mental scars. In the past four years, the number of cannabis users whose…

When you drink, you may think the only damage you cause to your physical and emotional health is with the alcohol itself. However, if you get behind the wheel of a car, you’re risking the wellbeing of others as well as yourself. It’s a…

When your emotional wellness takes a beating, you might turn to chocolate or a good drink to get you through it, but a better option would be to hit the high street. This is according to a new survey by TNS Global on behalf of Ebates.com,…

Alcohol dependency is a serious problem for many people. It can take away friends, family and finances. People who are dependent on alcohol can even get into legal trouble such as being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).…

Thousands of people owe their lives to the caring people who staff the phones at drug hotlines. However, thousands more may need to pick up the phone to ask for help, but are still holding back. A drug addiction hotline exists for one…

Drinking has become such a regular part of a modern lifestyle that we don't think to question exactly how much we really drink each week. Many people drink regularly, albeit not necessarily a lot, and have done since they were legally…

Drinking alcohol with friends might seem like a fun way to spend an evening, but it can lead to disastrous consequences. Even if you are able to keep your drinking to a minimum, you can still end up seriously injuring or killing someone.…

Having multiple children is challenging, and this can cause the middle child to feel like they are not receiving enough attention. Unfortunately, when the middle child syndrome rears its ugly head, the problem can go beyond simply acting…

By Kara Masterson Holism is the belief that the body and general health should be understood wholly. Instead of treating a single limb, the doctor should treat the entire body. Recovering from an…

Many people can enjoy a drink or two on the weekend without worrying about it ruining their lives. However, there are many people who just can’t. Alcoholism is a dangerous disease that can completely destroy a life you have worked so hard…

If you've been battling alcoholism, you have probably come to realize that it's often easier to get sober than it is to stay sober. Alcoholism is typically classed as an addiction that causes you to crave alcohol and lose control of your…

Alcohol is possibly the most socially acceptable drug since it is legal nearly everywhere, and its use is not simply tolerated, but promoted within many mainstream media outlets and social circles. Most people who use alcohol are inclined…

Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among under-aged youth in the United States, resulting in nearly 200,000 alcohol related visits to emergency rooms and approximately 4,300 alcohol related deaths annually. Under-age use of…

If you have a sex addiction, admitting it can be difficult, and many feel like it’s a one-time thing. You might think you only have to say “I am a sex addict” once for the healing to begin, but unfortunately the road to mental wellness is…