Human beings, in all their complexity, are shaped by a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Among the most profound aspects of our nature is our capacity for thought. This gift, however, can ...

As someone who has recently celebrated 16 years of continued recovery, I am asked if there is anything that I wish I could have done differently during my addiction or early on in my recovery. I ...

Study followed participants for years, starting at around 9 or 10 years old High social media addiction linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts Total screen time had no effect (NewsNation) — A new ...

In addition to his counseling services, learn more about Dr. Harry Henshaw's new book, Prelude to a Paradigm Shift for Addiction, published by and now on sale at Amazon. This book is about how to ...

First, using an addictive substance causes the release of a chemical messenger called dopamine in the reward network, which makes the user feel good. Dopamine release also facilitates a ...

Abbie was 16 years old when she started using ketamine. It was the first time she had felt in control. The negative thoughts that had swamped her mind since a young age began to dissipate. Twelve ...

We all know that negative thinking can fuel anxiety, stress, depression, and low self-esteem—and in a world where we’re bombarded with negative news daily, it’s easier than ever to get caught in a ...

Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove ...