In contemporary society, we are quick to pathologize our behaviors. We jokingly call our fondness for cleaning “OCD,” sometimes argue that “we’re all a little autistic,” and haphazardly label our ...

In my practice, I see many young men who claim to be “addicted” to online porn. This notion of being an addict carries a lot of negative connotation and stigma, as well as a sense of inevitability ...

When disappointment and conflict become familiar, peace can feel strangely unsafe, making it harder to accept happiness when ...

This post is in response to 7 Tips for Mothers of Adult Addicts By Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. Communication with your children is not always easy or successful. When your child is battling addiction, ...

Drug abuse and drug addiction are related but not the same. Drug abuse describes using legal or illegal substances in a way that is harmful, whereas drug addiction is a physical or psychological ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...