Addiction and Marijuana Use

Jun 25, 2020

Addiction and Marijuana Use There’s a lot of debate across the country regarding the legalization and the use of marijuana. States where marijuana has been legalized for medical use have increased rapidly in recent years. Many believe that if alcohol is legal then...

What Are Dysphoria and Anhedonia?

May 11, 2020

What Are Dysphoria and Anhedonia? Unhappiness, dissatisfaction and a more general lack of pleasure can be challenging symptoms to deal with. While national happiness continues to slowly drop, feelings of dissatisfaction or unease with your life can appear to be normal...

COVID-19 and Addiction – Fear and Loneliness

Apr 17, 2020

COVID-19 and Addiction – Fear and Loneliness The COVID-19 pandemic has much of the world in a tremendous state of fear. Shelter at home policies have been implemented in much of the world. Most of us have never seen anything like this in our lifetimes. Life as...

Drug Addiction and Anhedonia

Dec 8, 2019

Drug Addiction and Anhedonia Think of some of the things in your life that bring you joy. You probably have a smile on your face just thinking of them. Can you imagine if you suddenly felt absolutely nothing? For some people recovering from addiction, it is a reality...

Personality Traits Common with Addiction

Sep 17, 2019

Personality Traits Common with Addiction Those who suffer with the disease of addiction have a multitude of personality traits in common. It is amazing how similar these traits are among the majority that I treat who suffer from drug addiction and/or alcoholism.Almost...