Explore Addiction articles from the team at Williamsville Wellness — written with heart and backed by experience.
Addiction treatment myths can cloud your view. In Myth vs Fact we unpack popular misconceptions and share straightforward, evidence based information. Empower yourself with real knowledge.
Understanding how gambling affects the brain and how addiction develops is crucial for both individuals and healthcare professionals. This knowledge helps recognize why gambling becomes so addictive and how recovery is possible through therapy and treatment.
Understanding the connection between problem gambling and mental health can help you, or your loved one, get the support needed to overcome these two conditions.
Gambling addiction can be a devastating problem that affects individuals and their loved ones. If you or someone you know is struggling with how to stop gambling, know that recovery is possible.
Squid Game is now Netflix’s most popular show ever by a large margin. It’s an entertaining watch with some thought-provoking concepts spanning an array of topics, one of which is gambling addiction. We recommend you give it a watch if you haven’t already, but if not, be aware there are small spoilers in this post.
One of the first steps in addiction recovery can also be one of the worst: withdrawal. After someone stops or significantly decreases their use of a psychoactive substance, the body goes into acute withdrawal. Acute withdrawal is what is referenced when someone refers to “withdrawal.”