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How Can Therapy Address Addiction?

Addiction is a complex disease that often requires more than one approach to treatment, including therapy that can identify underlying issues and teach coping skills. More than 22 million American...

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College Substance Abuse: Prevention, Recovery Strategies, & Campus Help

Updated January 14, 2026

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Do You Really Want to Change?

I was first introduced to the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, or TTM, while interning at an in-patient addiction treatment center during the final hours of my counseling degree. The model...

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Staying Sober During the Holidays

“Oh, There’s no place like home for the holidays…” A time when people surround themselves with friends and family for celebrations. But what if your family and friends are triggers? Or, what if going...

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A Different Approach to Pornography Addiction

Pornography addiction can be particularly woeful, as not only can it be shame-inducing and dehumanizing of all parties involved, but the object of the addiction, the cell phone, is likely present in...

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How to Balance Screen Time Between Learning and Leisure (Digital Detox Guide)

Is your child glued to their screen 24/7? You’re not alone. With virtual learning and social media dominating students’ lives, it’s harder than ever to strike a balance between online engagement and...

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Addiction Isn't What You Think It Is

Updated January 5, 2026

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When Life Loses its Color: Dulled by Sexual Addiction

Updated January 21. 2026 What happens when pleasure stops feeling pleasurable?

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5 Things You Should Know About Rehab

When a loved one finally agrees to go to rehab for a substance abuse disorder, the first reaction from family members is often an overwhelming sense of relief. The second reaction may be uncertainty....

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Emotional Numbing Can Be Addictive

We live in a stressful, inconsistent, and fast-paced world. With all of the potential "what if's" that can happen in our day-to-day life, it's common for people to find ways to escape their daily...

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Boundaries in the Age of Social Media

Set Boundaries with Children For Social Media Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by all of the social media that your child is consuming? Not sure how to effectively communicate the harms that...

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Shame-Free Ways to Limit Teens Playing Video Games

When winter break rolls in and the days grow shorter, many teens find themselves with extra downtime and a glowing screen calling their name. Parents that Lifeologie clinicians work with often share...

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