by portline | Jun 16, 2023 | Addiction, Fun Facts
The American Psychiatric Association tells us that addiction is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences. People with addiction¦ have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s)¦ to the point...
by portline | Jun 14, 2023 | Addiction, Mental and Emotional
Addiction is a serious issue facing every part of society. No group of people is immune from the dangers of addictive behavior; it affects the young and the old, the wealthy and the less wealthy. We may think of addicts who are disadvantaged, who have challenging...
by portline | Jun 14, 2023 | Addiction
While many people enjoy alcohol responsibly, many others have a difficult relationship with it. Alcoholism is a huge public health issue, but on an individual level it is responsible for serious physical and mental health problems as well as family and relationship...
by portline | Jun 14, 2023 | Addiction, Mental and Emotional
How often do you spend using whatever digital device you are reading this on? How about other devices? The amount of time we spend with a smartphone in our hands or looking at a computer screen, tablet or television is at an all-time high. The way we work, learn and...
by portline | Jun 14, 2023 | Addiction
When thinking of addictions, we more often think about addictions to substances such as drugs or alcohol. In fact, people are often suspicious of the validity of addictions that don’t feature an actual substance. So, when a person does a certain thing (rather than...
