There are many “addictions” people are familiar with. The most notable are addictions to nicotine, drugs, or alcohol. While drug addiction and alcoholism account for most of the addiction struggles nationwide, many other behavioral challenges impact community members. Addictions to gambling, sex, technology, shopping, exercise, and eating are all reasons why people seek treatment at […]
When people hear the word addiction, it often calls to mind additions to alcohol or drugs. While these particular substance abuse disorders (drug addiction and alcoholism) account for a significant percentage of addiction struggles nationwide, there are several other behavioral challenges one may struggle with, which ultimately qualify as addiction. People may struggle with addictions […]
Do you feel as if you have a compulsive need to overeat? If so, you could be addicted to food. The idea of suffering from food addiction isn’t a new one. After all, Overeaters Anonymous (also known as OA) was first launched in 1960 in Los Angeles. However, the idea hasn’t widely been accepted until […]
Over the last four decades, fast food has increasingly encroached on everyday life. The hot dog or the hamburger have become just as much as symbol of American culture as the Statue of Liberty or the Star-Spangled Banner. Fast food certainly has its place in today’s society. With our ever-more hectic lifestyles, longer working hours […]