Addiction

How addictive is sugar?

July 17, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Science has shown that sugar has addictive properties, but depends on the individual. Here’s how it affects your mental and physical health.

Addiction: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatments

July 24, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Addiction is a disease involving the repeated use of a substance or engagement in a behavior despite the harm it causes to oneself and to others.

Learning the art of being

August 3, 2023 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

It isn’t easy to learn self-care. Sometimes, you need to go through a fiery furnace to arrive at a place of centeredness.

7 simple steps to a digital detox

August 15, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

A digital detox can help you gain control over your technology intake so you can feel better. Here’s how to design your own detox in seven easy steps.

Should we all quit social media?

September 29, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

More people are opting out of digital life for their mental health. But leaving social means you’ll need to find other ways to stay connected and informed.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy for addiction

October 13, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

IFS therapy can help people understand and manage the parts of themselves that contribute to their addictive behaviors. Learn more about how this works.

How to stop smoking

October 24, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn the physical and mental health effects of smoking, why it’s so hard to quit, and how you can get the help you need to quit smoking for good.

10 ways to shop healthfully, not compulsively

November 15, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Shopping addiction can take a toll on your wallet and your mental health. Here’s how to regain control of your spending habits.

Are mocktails really safe for recovering addicts?

January 26, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley | Featuring Megan Boardman, LCSW

Nonalcoholic beer, wine, and mocktails seem to be everywhere all at once. But for people in recovery, these options may be more triggering than healthful.

5 signs it’s time to quit or cut back on drinking

January 26, 2024 | Written by Amanda White, LPC

Alcohol is so woven into our lives that we don’t stop to consider why we drink. To explore your relationship with alcohol, start by asking these questions.