Addiction
CategoryAre College Years Really the Time of Your Life?
It is believed that your college years are “the best years of your life.” When discussing prospective colleges that are considering taking..
The Media’s Portrayal of Parental Addictions
Parents dealing with drug addictions is the latest trend in media and news outlets coverage. It seems like every time you turn on the news..
Celebrities and Media to Spark “Stigma Revolution”
What is the one major commonality shared between every mental illness that exists? Lack of awareness. The awareness does not have to b..
The Game of Addiction
Ask any kid in the past ten years what their favorite pastime is and it is guaranteed that video games will be one of the most common resp..
Opioid Addiction and Natural Disaster: The Perfect Storm
In times of natural disaster, such as a hurricane, it is our initial priority to show concern for those who are at risk of losing their ph..
Are Creative People More Prone to Addiction?
What do F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Eric Clapton, Carrie Fisher, and Robin Williams all have in common? All of these people mad..
Hobby vs. Habit: When Exercise turns into an Addiction
The gym- it’s become a common part of American culture. While Americans are often stigmatized as being lazy and overweight by other countr..
Society and Smoking: a Deadly Combination
It’s likely that in today’s media you’ve seen some shocking anti-smoking ads. Many commercials feature former smokers offering advice on h..
PTSD and Addiction: A Duel Diagnosis
At some point, whether in real life or Hollywood movies, you’ve probably heard someone say, “I need a drink” after dealing with a stressfu..
Social Media: Can you get Addicted?
Since the rise of personal computers and smartphones, the amount of time people spend on social media has become a popular topic of conver..