Sobriety and Recovery — Know the Difference
Sobriety is a state, while recovery is a never-ending responsibility to dig into the emotional, psychological, and behavioral patterns that led the person into addiction in the first place.
Bullying and Substance Use Disorder
Studies show that the perpetrators of bullying are much more susceptible to substance abuse than the victims of bullying.
How Alcohol Use Disorder Affects the Brain
Researchers from China are able to identify alcohol use disorder from brain scans with 99% accuracy.
Brain Scans of Patients in Withdrawal Reveal Little
A review of fMRIs of people in withdrawal from substance use disorders concludes there’s no shared neural mechanism.
Combining Avatars and Emotional Journaling to Teach Mental Resilience
Mental health startup MangaChat helps children work through problems by creating comic book diaries.
The Epic Journey of Moshe Kasher
This is the story of Moshe Kasher, who overcame his addictions to live a full life and become a successful standup comedian.