What is cognitive therapy?

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Treatment for many varieties of addiction requires cognitive therapy to assist patients in their recovery. Additionally, cognitive behavior therapy is a type of treatment that goes beyond the facility where it is practiced and, ideally, translates into future decisions in many aspects of a patient's daily life.
 

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What is an addiction?

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An addiction is a mental or physical dependency on any substance, feeling, emotion and thought. People do not become addicted to a substance without first using it. Some substances are more addictive than others. Moreover, some people become addicted to certain things easier than other people. The reasons for this are mostly genetic makeup and environmental influence.
 

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Tips for a healthy lifestyle

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Recovering from an addiction can seem like an insurmountable challenge, but it need not be. Many people succeed in improving their lives by leaving addictions behind and you can too.
 

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ADHD and Substance Abuse

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ADHD
is normally thought of as a childhood disorder, but it can persist into adulthood. As children with the disorder grow up, some studies suggest that they are more likely to develop substance abuse problems. Patients who have ADHD are more likely to use alcohol and marijuana, especially if they have additional disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder. Children with ADHD usually suffer from addiction at a younger age than their peers.
 

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Understanding Alcohol Abuse

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Am I Addicted to Food?

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Retail therapy and shopping addiction

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Retail therapy is a common practice for both men and women. When people are feeling sad or depressed, they are willing to spend more money.  

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Twelve Step Program

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Gateway drugs and long-term effects

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Patients exhibiting drug-seeking behaviors

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Personality traits of an alcoholic or addict

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