Addictions

For some people a behavioral addiction starts as a casual activity such as gambling or shopping. For others it starts as a way to feel better, relieve stress, escape worries, or distract themselves. These seemingly normal activities evolve into a persistent behavior....

Getting professional help for difficulties with alcohol is an important step towards taking charge of your life. Most people do not decide to make this change to their drinking habits overnight, or even after they start to think they have a problem. The hesitation may...

Substance use disorders generally include overuse, abuse, and addiction to a mood-altering substance such as drugs and alcohol. As with any addiction concern, the first step is to assess or determine what level of problem, if any, exists. Getting professional...

Recovery is a stage of actively abstaining from the use of a substance or behavior, and working toward developing new skills that support a life without the substance or behavior. The recovery process generally includes working on maladaptive coping patterns, triggers...