Addiction is often defined by its source: drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc. But focusing on the substance or behavior alone misses a deeper issue: Many who overcome one addiction simply replace it with ...

Chez is the founder and executive director of We See You San Diego, a nonprofit providing services that include weekly dinners and street outreach to the homeless while offering crucial free ...

Primula* lived at a hostel for homeless people trapped in substance misuse, where I used to offer counselling sessions. She drank bottles of strong lager to “deal with stress,” even though she hated ...

Addiction isn’t simply a lack of willpower or a moral failing—it’s a response to stress and disconnection. At its core, addiction is about escape. When the present moment feels overwhelming, ...

This blog curates the voices of the Division of Psychoanalysis(39) of the American Psychological Association. Darren Haber, MFT, psychotherapist in Los Angeles, submits this post. Addiction provides ...