Types of addiction treatment
Romantic addiction, also referred to as love or relationship addiction, describes an unhealthy pattern in which the need for romantic attention, connection, or emotional reassurance becomes increasingly difficult to manage and begins affecting a person’s emotional well-being and daily life. Although romantic addiction is not an official diagnosis in the DSM-5-TR, the term is sometimes … Read more
Rosalynn Carter left an extraordinary legacy as one of America’s most persistent advocates for mental health, behavioral healthcare, and the dignity of people living with mental illness. Beginning her advocacy in Georgia in the early 1970s and continuing for more than five decades, she worked to reduce stigma, improve access to community-based treatment, strengthen mental … Read more
Technology has become an essential part of modern life, providing convenient access to communication, education, employment, entertainment, healthcare, and social connection. However, constant notifications, social media, gaming, streaming, and endless scrolling can make it difficult for some people to disconnect and use technology intentionally. A digital detox is a planned period of reducing or temporarily … Read more
Fentanyl testing has become an important harm-reduction strategy as illicitly manufactured fentanyl continues to appear in the unregulated drug supply, including counterfeit pills and substances sold as heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine. Because fentanyl cannot reliably be identified by appearance, smell, or taste, fentanyl test strips can provide potentially lifesaving information by detecting fentanyl in some … Read more
Xylazine, commonly called “tranq,” is a non-opioid veterinary sedative that is not approved for human use in the United States but has increasingly appeared in the illicit drug supply, particularly alongside illegally manufactured fentanyl. People may be exposed to xylazine without knowing it is present, making its effects especially concerning. Xylazine can cause profound sedation, … Read more
Can vaping trigger a hidden mental illness? The relationship is more complicated than a simple yes-or-no answer. Vaping is not proven to suddenly activate a psychiatric disorder that would otherwise remain permanently hidden, but nicotine dependence, withdrawal, disrupted sleep, chronic stress, and exposure to THC or other substances may worsen psychological symptoms or make an … Read more
Carrie Fisher was an accomplished actress, writer, and mental-health advocate who became internationally recognized for portraying Princess Leia in Star Wars. Behind her successful career, Fisher openly experienced significant challenges with bipolar disorder and substance addiction, including problems involving cocaine and prescription medications. Rather than hiding these struggles, she eventually spoke candidly about her diagnosis, … Read more
Zayn Malik, internationally known as a former member of One Direction and a successful solo artist, has spoken publicly about significant mental health challenges, particularly anxiety and periods of disordered eating. His experiences developed within an environment of intense fame, demanding schedules, public scrutiny, performance pressure, and limited personal control. Malik has also discussed alcohol … Read more
Elizabeth Taylor was one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses, but behind her extraordinary career and glamorous public image were significant personal and health challenges. Throughout her life, she experienced serious medical problems, chronic pain, multiple surgeries, emotional stress, and publicly documented struggles involving alcohol and prescription drugs. Eventually, Taylor sought professional treatment at the Betty … Read more
The history of OxyContin has become one of the most significant case studies in public health, pharmaceutical ethics, and addiction medicine. Introduced in 1996 as an extended-release formulation of oxycodone for the management of moderate to severe pain, OxyContin was widely promoted through an aggressive commercial marketing strategy that expanded its use beyond traditional pain … Read more