In my book, I use examples drawn from actual clients I’ve worked with. One of the clients whose story I tell, Terry (not her real name), is a wife and mother who struggles with an unhappy marriage for ...

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new study finds. The findings add to a growing body of research suggesting that ...

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Multiple childhood traumas don't create separate addictions — they create one interconnected web. New research shows why treating a single addiction without addressing the underlying system almost ...

Ashley Steele, a freshman at Iowa State University, said her drinking habits can disguise her eating disorder. “I’ve always had a problem with anorexia, but I like to drink,” she said. “I figure most ...

The event brought together community leaders, program graduates, and supporters to honor decades of helping individuals ...

In Kenya, depending on whom you ask, John Mututho is either a hero or a villain, but in a country consuming ever more alcohol, he is certainly a household name. In 2010, Mututho won a battle with the ...

Walking away from any kind of addiction is not easy as it requires the concerned person to fully commit to the quitting decision in order not to return back to the old bad path.It is something that ...

Yes, we have a drinking problem, right here in the Jewish community. The first step to solving any problem is to admit that you have a problem. And that is what our community must do. We need to look ...

Why do women develop alcohol problems? There are a number of reasons why women find themselves struggling with their drinking. To fully understand the contributing factors, we need to explore all ...