Addictions and Compulsions

Two weeks ago, Reddit released a new game, “The Button,” as an April Fool’s Day joke. The game has taken on a life of its own, with users caving to temptation to play the game ... Read More

Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your sobriety! Fifteen months is great; clearly, in spite of your current woes, you’re doing something right. I think the answer to ... Read More

Editor’s Note: Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS is the CEO and medical director for Timberline Knolls, a residential treatment center that specializes in the treatment of addictions, eating ... Read More

I recently spoke with a young colleague who had just completed training to become a certified sexual addiction therapist (CSAT). She was astonished to hear my stories of what I jokingly ... Read More

News about the dangers of smoking keeps getting worse and worse, but smoking is an addiction, so wanting to quit is rarely sufficient. Kicking the habit is notoriously challenging, with ... Read More

We’ve all done it: sat in a meeting or in the office, at church or at a school function, staring at the screens of our smartphones. Sometimes it’s to read an urgent work email or a ... Read More

In a highly competitive job market, so-called “soft” skills can mean the difference between landing a job and standing in line at the unemployment office. For many workers, a college ... Read More

I remember years ago when I worked for a Smokers’ Quitline, we all had to work on New Year’s Day. On New Year’s Eve, thousands of people had made a resolution to stop smoking the ... Read More

For anyone facing the demon of substance abuse, one of the most difficult challenges is understanding how their addiction is affecting the people around them, including family and friends. ... Read More

When your gambling gets out of control, it can be extremely destructive and devastating to you and to those with whom you associate. Because a gambling addiction develops over time, you, ... Read More

Thanks for your question. I think the first key point can be found in your last statement, as far as “how to fix this.” To cut to the chase: you cannot. You can only help your husband ... Read More

According to recent research, L-dopa, a drug commonly used to treat Parkinson’s, could also help people struggling with posttraumatic stress (PTSD) and phobias. Both conditions can ... Read More