Lack of Impulse Control Blamed for Many Addictions Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinSeptember 20, 2014Impulse control is one of core abilities of the fully developed human brain. Lack of this control in adulthood is linked to a range of mental health concerns, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality disorders, certain forms of bipolar disorder and diagnosable problems with substance abuse/substance addiction. In a study scheduled for publication in 2014…
What’s Wrong With Calling Someone an Addict? Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinSeptember 20, 2014In recent years, the terms “addict” and “alcoholic” have been gradually falling out of favor as ways to refer to people with substance use disorders. Many people have begun to publicly advocate against these terms, including the current acting director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Michael Botticelli. Those who want…
