January 2, 2015 - Promises Behavioral Health

Internet Addiction Linked to Other Mental Health Problems

January 2, 2015 / By / Addiction Information

Internet addiction is an unofficially defined condition centered on dysfunctional use of the Internet while doing such things as browsing or playing games. The American Psychiatric Association is currently reviewing the evidence required to fully establish the criteria for this condition. Research indicates that substantial numbers of people potentially affected by Internet addiction also have …

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Facing Fears in Addiction Recovery

January 2, 2015 / By / Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Personal Resources, Recovery, Relapse Prevention

Getting sober can be a scary experience. In order to live a life that doesn’t include drugs or alcohol, you have to give up the substances that have been giving you at least some degree of relief from the uncomfortable feelings that often happen in life. You may also have to give up habits, such …

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Kicking the Sugar Habit

January 2, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Addiction

Addiction is a complicated disease. We now know, for instance, that sugar is addictive. It seems like an innocent enough substance. It just sweetens our food, after all. But it turns out that sugar activates the same reward and pleasure centers in the brain that drugs like cocaine do. It can lead to binging sessions, …

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