Addiction Specialist Takes Potshot at Alcoholics Anonymous
Are 12-step programs really effective against alcoholism? Dr. Lance Dodes, a psychiatrist who specializes in treatment for substance abuse, claims most emphatically that they are not. His critique appeared in written form in 2014, in a book he co-authored with his son, freelance writer Zachary Dodes, called The Sober Truth: Debunking the Bad Science Behind […]
The Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Autism
When it comes to mental illness, sometimes making a diagnosis has to do more with degree than anything else. For example, you and I and everyone around us have good days and not-so-good days. Sometimes we feel bright and capable and full of energy. Other days we feel like we just meet the minimum requirements. […]
Video Gaming: Tips for Parents
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably worried about video games at some point — if you should allow them, limit them, or seriously fret about them overpowering other parts of your child’s life.
U.S. Government Stops Seizing Assets From Drug Dealers
A legal tool meant to take wealth and assets from suspected drug dealers has been halted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) after years in which millions in valuables were seized from people never charged with a crime.
5 Suprising Facts About Teens and Alcohol
As a parent, it’s not easy to hear scary statistics about teens and drinking. Teenagers abuse alcohol more than any other substance, and many pay a price for their drinking. From accidents to missed school and poor grades to fatalities, drinking and teens is a disturbing topic. However, as a parent you have a responsibility […]
Which Jobs Have the Highest Rates of Substance Abuse?
Based on data recently released from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), we can now say which jobs are most likely to cause people to need a drink or even to abuse drugs. We all know that work can be a major source of stress in our lives, but some jobs are […]
ItsCheating.com First in the Nation to Create Dedicated Support and Resources for Those Affected by the Ashley Madison Infidelity Disclosures
ItsCheating.com and renowned psychotherapist and expert on digitally driven infidelity, porn/sex addiction and intimacy disorders, Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, answer frequently asked questions and offer useful resources for those in crisis after the Ashley Madison leak.
Does Drinking in Movies Encourage Teens to Drink in Real Life?
A British study has uncovered a possible connection between teen drinking and exposure to scenes of alcohol consumption in popular movies. These findings cry out for replication, but it is notable that even after adjustments were made to compensate for other determining factors, evidence suggesting a cause-and-effect relationship remained.
Enlisting School and Family Best Way to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
Not all teen prescription drug abuse prevention programs are created equal, as researchers from Duke University and Pennsylvania State University discovered during a recent study.
U.K. Authorities Launch Pilot Project to Ferret Out Problem Gamblers
Are some demographic groups more vulnerable to pathological gambling than others?