The headlines and millions of households deal with “hard addictions” on a daily basis. We talk about illegal drugs, prescription drug abuse, designer drugs and alcohol. Hard addictions can include sex, gambling and food. What about those habits that aren’t considered “hard-core addictions”? These bad habits can have a negative impact on your life. While…

As I get ready to celebrate Passover with my family this evening, I am reminded of the sacred number four and the symbolism it represents in many spiritual practices.  The number four symbolizes wholeness and completeness in Native American thought, astrology, Jewish thought and many other spiritual traditions.  The four elements in physics are considered…

Does Media Attention Help Addiction Stigma? Dr. Drew’s new show premiered last night to an eager audience. Demonstrating a no-holds- barred attitude in regards to addiction, Dr. Drew once again went above and beyond. Dr. Drew brings other experts to sit on a panel and discusses tough topics that surround human behavior. His show is…

Food addiction is just as dangerous as drug and alcohol addiction. A quick glance at the headlines show that food addiction is the buzzword for the moment. When you think of addiction, does the thought that food could be abused cross your mind? Addiction comes in all shapes, colors and sizes. The underlying cause of…

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