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TagAre 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..
Could Technology Be Making Our Children More Depressed?
My childhood days were mostly spent outdoors at the park. I would run around with the other kids, tumble in the dirt, and adventure around..
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..
An Issue with Mainstream Culture
If you were to flip through the radio searching for a familiar tune, it wouldn’t take long to find a song that references alcohol. From up..
Caffeinated: Society’s Everyday Addiction
A professor of mine once said “Addiction must feel similar to how I feel trying to get a cup of coffee in the morning.” The students in th..