Hungry Ghosts
Hungry ghosts represent emptiness and need. Both are components of addiction that move through society through inflicted trauma and resulting stress.
Your Story of Self
Transforming self-identity to address addiction begins with the story of self and what we think is possible.
Recovery a Form of Post-Traumatic Growth
Recovery from addiction may yield post-traumatic growth (PTG).
ADHD a Risk Factor for Addiction
ADHD increases addiction risk. Yet fewer girls and women are diagnosed, increasing their susceptibility.
The Theory of Rational Addiction in Addiction Recovery
The theory of rational addiction comes from economics but has surprising insights for addiction treatment.
Models of Addiction: Chronic Brain Disease, Biased Choice, and the Contextual Model
The New York Times takes a long look at the chronic brain disease model of addiction and some alternatives.