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Behavioral addictions are similar in nature, presentation, and resulting consequences as addictions to substances.1 Behavioral addictions, like substance addictions, are characterized by recurring patterns of behaviors that you are unable to control and that cause you personal emotional distress, and often harm to others. You typically experience negative effects in other areas of your life […]

What to expect when you call our substance abuse addiction helpline   Alcohol Abuse Hotline Numbers What is an alcohol abuse hotline? For many, an alcohol abuse hotline is often the first step toward recovery from alcohol abuse. The hotline numbers are staffed with trained and caring professionals who will ask some screening questions and […]

Many Americans enjoy gambling, from buying the occasional lottery ticket or scratch card to playing the slot machines at a casino. Gambling is a common form of entertainment in almost every culture, typically defined as putting something of value at risk based on an outcome that is entirely up to chance.1 It is a social […]

Living with an eating disorder can be isolating, and many people struggle in secret for years before reaching out for help. Maybe your friends and family members don’t know you have an eating disorder because you’ve become so skilled at hiding it. Or maybe they do know, but they don’t fully understand what it’s like […]