When it comes to the teenage brain, you need to remember two key things: They have problems with self-control The

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Teenage Addiction in the Brain

This video shows us that our greatest challenge with learning any new skill is to un-learn what we’ve already mastered.

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Un-learning is Our Greatest Challenge

David Bowie’s death has launched us into a celebration of his life. It has me thinking about what made Bowie

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On January 8, Elvis would have been 81 years old. He died on August 16, 1977 at just 42 years

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Question: How do I know if I’m an addict? Dr. Gala’s Response: One of the most common characteristics in addiction

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Signs of Addiction | Do You Qualify?

Question: Can any behavior become an addiction? Dr. Gala’s Response: There are addictive substances and addictive behaviors. With substances, it’s

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Addiction Types | Any Behavior Can Be Addictive

Question: Is sobriety a requirement for recovery? Dr. Gala’s Response: Sobriety is defined as not being drunk or not being

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Addiction Treatment | Sobriety is Optional

Question: How do I manage my emotions? Dr. Gala’s Response: Learning to manage emotions can be challenging for anyone. For

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Addiction Recovery | Managing Emotional Triggers

Question: How can I make recovery fun? Dr. Gala’s Response: Euphoric recall is a psychological term for the tendency of

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Addiction Recovery | Quick, Easy and Fun?

Question: What is cross addiction? Dr. Gala’s Response: It’s very rare for an addict to engage in only one addictive

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Types of Addiction | Playing Whac A Mole with Addiction

Question: Why do you treat all addictions with the same approach? Dr. Gala’s Response: At RecoverYES.com, we know that all

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Addiction Help | One Size Fits All?

So, have you ever wondered what comes first, thought or emotion? This is a question that people who embrace philosophy

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First Cause of Addiction – Thought or Emotion?