Smoking Cessation: NRT Vs. CBT
A survey on cigarette smoking in the US revealed that 13.7% or around 34.2 million Americans were current cigarette smokers in 2018. Although numbers are gradually declining, these figures are alarming…
Cocaine Addiction: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Cocaine addiction, also known as cocaine use disorder, occurs when a person continues to use cocaine despite the serious cognitive, behavioral, and physical consequences. A person may also become dependent…
What is Opioid Use Disorder? Symptoms and Treatment
Opioid Use Disorder is defined as "a pattern of opioid use that results in clinically significant functional impairment or distress". Signs and symptoms of opioid dependence include tolerance, withdrawal, repeated…
Maladaptive Daydreaming: Symptoms, Diagnoses and Treatment
Once in a while, it is common to lose yourself in your thoughts. The average person spends about 47 percent of their waking hours daydreaming, briefly distracted from the world…
Personality Change: Causes, Symptoms, Types and Treatment
Is it possible to change your personality? Throughout your life, you must experience personality change. It is normal to experience mood swings from time to time. Changes in personality, however,…