Adult Children of Alcoholics

Has alcohol been an important influence in your family’s life? You maybe aware that there were alcohol problems in your family when you were growing up. However, you may not appreciate ways in which those problems continue to affect you, even as an adult. Consider the following questions: •”How...

A Treatment Program: How to Choose the Right Treatment Center

If you or your loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, choosing the right treatment facility is a life-saving decision. Experts from treatment programs recommend using the following criteria as a basis for deciding on a treatment center. 10 POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU MAKE A SELECTION 1....

Pathological gambling may be successfully treated with medications for substance addiction

Researchers study how the urge to gamble is suppressed Pathological gambling can be successfully treated with medications that decrease urges and increase inhibitions, according to researchers at the annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP). Researchers found positive outcomes...

Are You Addicted to Facebook (or Twitter, JDate or internet)?

By: Patricia Rotsztain Frost, LMHC, CH The “social media” fad has convinced us that it is a good time investment to spend hours in front of the computer, post every step we walk, twit every time we go to the bathroom, and become part of this culture of peeping Tom’s and exhibitionists....

Holidays Beckon: What’s an Overshopper To Do?

Consciousness is the watchword for problem shoppers, particularly as the holiday season approaches, and most particularly amidst all the over-optimistic talk of economic recovery.  Consciousness means not allowing yourself to shop as a way of trying to satisfy emotional needs. It means becoming aware of...