Why are bad habits so hard to overcome? Is there a key to conquering the cravings we know are unhealthy for us? This book provides groundbreaking answers to the most important questions about addiction. Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has studied the sci…
A leading neuroscientist and pioneer in the study of mindfulness explains why addictions are so tenacious and how we can learn to conquer them. We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it's a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinki…
The impact of church-related experiences upon substance abuse recovery was explored through this generic qualitative study. Previous authors indicated a positive relationship between church-related experiences and substance abuse recovery across multiple religious and denominati…
Addiction continues to have deleterious effects for individuals, families, and communities. Fatalities from addiction have only continued to increase, as have the costs for the healthcare system and ultimately the payer. Unfortunately, accessing treatment does not mean sustainab…
Alcohol is a commonly used substance worldwide. Regardless of the intended use alcohol can potentially engender negative outcomes. These outcomes are commonly experienced when alcohol consumption is discontinued (hangover/withdrawal) or relate to the behavior of consumption (cra…
The internet provides easy access to pornographic material for people worldwide. This ease of access has caused psychological distress for many people, particularly those of faith, due to this material conflicting with their values. Mental health professionals have and continue …
This project sought to empower college students to pursue freedom from pornography at Breakaway Ministries in College Station, Texas. Chapter 1 introduces the ministry context of Breakaway Ministries along with the rationale, purpose, goals, research methodologies, definitions, …
I set out to write about how to be happy, and my questions about happiness led me to a consideration of addiction because I began to notice a fundamental similarity: Like addicts, we mortals suffer a dependence on finite substances for our joy, and their passing away always brin…
Addiction is characterized by abnormal, long-term molecular alterations in specific brain regions in response to drugs of abuse which lead to life-long behavioral abnormalities(1). Epigenetic mechanisms play a key role in the dynamics of molecular alterations that control gene e…
Substance use has been a public health concern in the U.S. In response to the opioid crisis, the implementation of both effective public health programs and behavioral interventions are needed. At the state level, prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) grant prescribers a…
This research study attempted to determine if extrinsic motivation is less effective than intrinsic motivation in terms of abstinence from alcohol and drug use in legally mandated clients. Forty-seven males identified as having a substance abuse problem, on ankle monitor, curren…
The mental health impacts of combat trauma are well documented and include PTSD, Depression, and addiction. One of the under studied areas of impact is spirituality. Spiritual distress may manifest in a number of ways such negative coping strategies, cognitive distortions, and l…
Introduction: Drug overdose death is now the leading cause of mortality among homeless adults in Boston, with opioids implicated in a majority of those deaths. Harm reduction interventions help minimize the risks associated with substance use, and are critical in supporting indi…
Homelessness is a devastating experience that impacts hundreds of thousands of individuals in the U.S. each day. It has been widely reported that homeless persons experience higher rates of mental disorder, substance abuse, and physical illness than domiciled individuals. Homele…
Hypothesis: Social class will have an impact on the ways women perceive and experience prescription opioids. Experiences will vary depending on women’s different access to cultural, social, and material capitals.
Drug addiction is a serious condition affecting approximately 19.7 million people in the United States alone (SAMHSA 2018). Exposure to stress and other adverse conditions has been shown to impact drug-taking behavior and making individuals more vulnerable to addiction. In those…
This thesis takes Discursive Psychology as its main theoretical influence. Drawing on the resources of Discursive Psychology and utilising analytic tools provided by Conversation Analysis, these principles are applied to the study of addiction, and specifically alcohol problems.…
It is my opinion that we, as human, as living-beings, we are complex and complicated vessels of ambiguous intent. We exchange information, opinions, and experiences with friends, family, co-workers, and colleagues, sometimes agreeing--sometimes not. We communicate about ordinary…
