Emotional & Mental Health Articles

The transtheoretical model of addiction recovery, often called the "stages of change", is quite popular. Despite its initial appeal, the model has also been debunked pretty thoroughly.

Research has shown that addicts attending peer support groups have lower rates of relapse and a higher quality of life — but one size doesn't fit all and selecting the right group matters.

Benzodiazepines make you feel calmer and more mellow — it's no wonder that many people with undiagnosed anxiety abuse them. They're also pretty addictive. Might you be addicted, and what treatment options are available?

Autism, a common condition, shares some surface-level similarities with the rare and genetic neurological condition called Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome is not, however, an autism spectrum disorder.

What do autism spectrum disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder have in common? A whole lot more than you may think, actually. Here's why.

Did you know that men and women start using drugs and alcohol for different reasons, and once they do, substance abuse also impacts them in unique ways?

As many as half of people suffering from PTSD also face a substance use disorder. The combination is harder to treat than either disorder alone, but you have options.

Originally developed to help suicidal women with complex psychological challenges, Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers a unique approach that can also help recovering addicts. Could DBT be right for you?

Alcohol is everywhere and most people drink it at least occasionally — so what do you do when you're an alcoholic in remission and people ask why you don't want a drink?

Eating disorders share more similarities with addiction than you may think at first glance. What do you need to know about the link between the two?