Browsing: Addiction

Sports betting has changed quickly. What once required a casino, sportsbook, or private betting arrangement is now available from a phone, often within seconds. For many…

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), roughly 14 to 15 percent of healthcare workers — including doctors, surgeons, and nurses —…

For many people struggling with gambling, the rise of online betting has made recovery harder. The ads are constant and access is immediate. If that wasn’t hard enough, a new type of platform is expanding…

There’s a distinction between problematic drinking and true alcohol addiction. but determining when someone has crossed that line can be tricky — especially if they handle…

Military life can place intense strain on a person’s body, mind, and relationships. Service members and veterans may face long separations from family, high-pressure environments, trauma,…

Trigger warning: This post includes references to grief, the loss of a spouse, prolonged caregiving, and a personal health crisis. Drinking after losing your spouse is…

The way positive reinforcement is carried out is more important than the amount. ~ B. F. Skinner Have you considered positive reinforcement as a strategy to…

Walking into your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting can feel like a big step. Many people wonder what they should say, whether they have to talk, or…

Service can leave a lasting impact long after someone comes home. Even when the shift from combat to everyday life looks smooth from the outside, the…

What would you do if you’d tried everything — and nothing worked? Tim had been through every form of traditional recovery. Multiple DUIs. Kicked out of…