Addiction in Sports
November 30, 2020
Athletes face tremendous pressure to perform and win, sometimes at any cost. Some athletes turn to performance-enhancing drugs like steroids or amphetamines to gain a
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Athletes face tremendous pressure to perform and win, sometimes at any cost. Some athletes turn to performance-enhancing drugs like steroids or amphetamines to gain a
NOV 11, 2020 – This week’s guest is former NFL player, Randy Grimes. During a 10 year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Randy began
I was taught early in my recovery that grateful alcoholics/addicts do not drink or use. With Thanksgiving upon us, the focus this week will be
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental illnesses that affect people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, religions, sexual orientation, body shapes, and weight. Approximately 20
Process addiction, also called behavioral addiction, is characterized by an overwhelming impulse to engage in a certain behavior despite negative consequences. While involved in the
The opioid crisis began in the 1990s and has since reached epidemic proportions. A 2018 U.S. government report found prescription or illegal opioid use contributed
The culture of a specific group often dictates which beliefs and behaviors they view as acceptable and which they do not. When an individual within
NOV 11, 2020 – Today is Veterans Day and we would like to recognize all veterans for their service to our country. We deeply appreciate
Veterans, especially those who experienced combat, have a higher rate of substance use disorder (SUD) than the general population. A 2013 report by the National
Delivering a powerful message that “treatment works,” the annual REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium® is a multi-day event that takes place in various cities
“The Earth has music for those who care to listen”-Shakespeare I had always wanted to move. It was deep in my soul to get out
Many of us feel our stress levels rise over the holidays, as we struggle with over-commitment, less sleep, unhealthy eating, financial strain, and exhaustion. For
Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, increasing metabolism, elevating mood, and sharpening focus. Surveys find that over 90 percent of U.S. adults consume caffeine daily,
Those with a shopping addiction exhibit a pattern of compulsive shopping that consumes much of their time, negatively impacts their personal relationships, and often causes
This is the best piece of advice I could ever give: Don’t leave before the miracle happens and never stop trying. If you would have
The American Society of Addiction Medicine states that “people with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful
OCT 28, 2020 – Dr. Hardeep Singh joins us for an in depth discussion about the effects of COVID-19 in regards to addiction, recovery and
Both sex addiction and love addiction are mental disorders characterized by an impaired ability to engage in healthy emotional intimacy. Men or women suffering from
OCT 14, 2020 – On Episode 4 we are joined by Ken Donaldson, LMHC, CAP, ICADC (also a PhD student) for a conversation about how
I didn’t start out an alcoholic and I always believed I could manage it on my own, despite the multitude of family and friends that
We typically consider early recovery to be the first year of abstinence from addictive behavior. It is exciting as you work to rebuild your life
Drug addiction, known clinically as substance use disorder (SUD), is a chronic but treatable disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking behavior that occurs despite negative
Halloween is the start of many other joyous holidays to come. I’ve heard in the rooms that the holidays can be a triggering time for
Statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) find suicide to be the second-leading cause of death for persons aged 10–24. The
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