Introduction Addiction is often misunderstood as a problem of weak willpower or poor self-control. In reality, it is deeply rooted in brain chemistry—especially dopamine, the neurotransmitter responsible for motivation, pleasure,…
Introduction Addiction is often misunderstood as a problem of weak willpower or poor self-control. In reality, it is deeply rooted in brain chemistry—especially dopamine, the neurotransmitter responsible for motivation, pleasure,…
Introduction Low mood is more than just feeling sad or unmotivated—it can quietly amplify cravings and make self-control feel almost impossible. Many people notice that urges to smoke, drink, overeat,…
Introduction Low mood is more than just feeling sad or unmotivated—it can quietly amplify cravings and make self-control feel almost impossible. Many people notice that urges to smoke, drink, overeat,…
The Link Between Depression and Alcohol Use Introduction Depression and alcohol use are closely intertwined in ways that often deepen suffering rather than relieve it. Many people turn to alcohol…
The Link Between Depression and Alcohol Use Introduction Depression and alcohol use are closely intertwined in ways that often deepen suffering rather than relieve it. Many people turn to alcohol…
4 Introduction Cravings can strike suddenly—intense, overwhelming, and urgent. Whether the urge is for nicotine, alcohol, or another substance, those moments often feel like a battle between impulse and control.…
4 Introduction Cravings can strike suddenly—intense, overwhelming, and urgent. Whether the urge is for nicotine, alcohol, or another substance, those moments often feel like a battle between impulse and control.…
Anxiety doesn’t just live in the mind—it settles into the body, tightening the chest, racing the heart, and keeping the nervous system on constant alert. For many people, nicotine becomes…
Anxiety doesn’t just live in the mind—it settles into the body, tightening the chest, racing the heart, and keeping the nervous system on constant alert. For many people, nicotine becomes…