Research from Canada conducted in 2011 that showed casinos make an inordinate amount of their revenue from problem gamblers has attracted the attention of the Provincial Government. The finding has been brought to light again as a result of the increased interest, revealing the shocking degree to which casinos benefit from addiction. The study may …
The Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery at The Ranch recently enhanced treatment for sex and love addiction with specialized programming for women who struggle with co-occurring disordered eating issues.
Experts have long suspected that one major influence in the development of eating disorders in some women is the exposure to exceptionally thin models in the media. Major media outlets have largely shrugged off any acknowledgement or responsibility, largely due to a lack of concrete evidence linking eating disorders with celebrity and model images. The …
Outrageous! Modeling Scouts Hound Ill Women at Eating Disorder Clinic Read More »
Sadly, 23.5 million Americans are in long-term recovery for drug and alcohol addiction. This is a shocking statistic, but what’s more shocking is that these people can be considered the lucky ones. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, almost half of the U.S. prison population is incarcerated for drug offenses. The sad truth is …
‘The Anonymous People’ Questions Why Addiction Isn’t Treated Like Any Other Illness Read More »
If you’ve just completed rehab and are worried to death that you won’t make it to your 30-day sobriety milestone in recovery, you’re not alone. Many who go through treatment harbor similar fears. Let’s face it, bottoming out was a pretty earth-shattering experience. You’re understandably concerned about your ability to bounce back after you get …