by Robert Alexander Center | Jun 25, 2023 | Blog
Do you ever wonder why addiction is so powerful and can feel inescapable? What truly lies beneath the surface of substance misuse, and how does your brain play a role in it? It’s no secret that addiction to drugs or alcohol has become an increasingly prevalent...
by Robert Alexander Center | Mar 5, 2023 | Blog
Addiction and mental health are very connected. Some addictive substances only create dependence and tolerance in the brain while others change some of the brain’s structure and functionality. Some of the areas affected in the brain include those associated with...
by Robert Alexander Center | Dec 26, 2022 | Blog
Addiction makes no distinction between genders. Substance use problems can affect both males and females. However, there are fundamental distinctions in how each gender is affected by addiction. These differences are directly related to biological differences between...
by Robert Alexander Center | Dec 6, 2022 | Blog
Addiction is a complex disease of the brain and body. Like some other diseases, substance use disorder (SUD) or addiction sometimes runs in families, leading many to wonder if there’s a gene causing increased addiction. Is Addiction Genetic? Addiction affects people...
by Robert Alexander Center | Nov 26, 2022 | Blog
Behavioral therapy is one of the ways you can tackle the symptoms of addiction. This therapeutic intervention is designed to repair the negative thought processes that can happen as a result of addiction. Many treatment centers use behavioral therapy as a treatment...