Drawing on the Calm Side of the Brain
A drawing practice has been shown to reduce stress and may be a useful component of addiction recovery.
Managing Stress With Birdsong
We offer opposing views on the value of birdsong in stress management.
The Origins of Addiction: Toxic Stress
A 2012 policy statement from the AAP sounded the alarm about “toxic stress” leading to “maladaptive coping patterns.”
More Evidence: Stress Is the Source of Addiction
The dramatic increase in substance use disorders in Israel shows how stress is the source of addiction.
Murders, Mysteries, and Metascience
For over 130 years, our culture has been fascinated with a sensational true tale: the brutal murder of five women, all labeled prostitutes, dismissed and devalued.
Stress and Human Development
An examination of how the displacement of stress primes the body for substance abuse.