Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recovery

Addiction has causes that are neurobiological, psychological and structural. Treating these drivers is as important as ...
Psychology Today

When Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome Really PTSD?

Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) and PTSD share many of the same symptoms. Getting it right when treating addiction increases patients' chances of lasting recovery.
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Exploring potential links between environmental stress and substance use

Mental health is not impacted by just internal stress, but also by environmental factors. In 2025, noise pollution, digital overload, and climate anxiety are major contributors to environmental stress ...
Psychology Today

Break the Cycle: Managing Stress and Prioritizing Mental Health

According to the American Psychological Association, more than three-quarters of adults experience stress affecting their daily lives. The causes of stress vary among individuals but most commonly are ...

Grace Point Treatment Center Publishes Evidence-Based Overview of Drug Addiction Treatment Models

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - January 22, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Grace Point Treatment Center has released an educational ...
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Neural evidence shows the dopamine conditioning in food cravings resembles that of drug addiction

First, using an addictive substance causes the release of a chemical messenger called dopamine in the reward network, which ...