Behavioral Addictions

Diagnosing a mental illness can be complicated. Usually, a diagnosis is made by an experienced psychiatrist and other health professionals. Aside from their observations, the person’s medical history and recent life events are also taken into consideration. Medical professionals typically want to talk with family and friends to get a better idea of the person’s…

This month we have been talking a lot about addiction, of course, and the ways in which our addiction treatment centers approach it. We discussed the cycle of addiction and how an addict moves through those stages. Going deeper, we want to address something that came up earlier, whether or not addiction is a mental…