Browsing: Addiction

At the peak of his adventuring career, Luke Tyburski was a man of extremes. The former pro-footballer, then in his…

When I tell people that a drug addiction nearly killed my dad, I know what most of them are thinking.…

The thing about transformation stories is that we often compress them. It’s all about the turning point, the clean arc…

Key Takeaways Nicotine makes people feel good by causing the brain to release dopamine. Over time, smokers need more cigarettes…

Key Takeaways Emotional sobriety is an aspect of addiction recovery that focuses on regulating feelings and learning to face challenges…

Key Takeaways The Sinclair Method uses the medication naltrexone to reduce the pleasure of drinking alcohol.Naltrexone blocks the effects of…

If you love someone with substance use problems, this was a particularly cruel week to be on the internet. As…

Key Takeaways Asphyxiation is when someone can’t get oxygen, which can lead to passing out or dying.Overdose deaths can happen…

Key Takeaways While you can’t get addicted to dopamine itself, you can become addicted to the activities that increase dopamine…

Sister Wives star Christine Brown got candid about a lot of topics in her new book — including an addiction…