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The functioning alcoholic – when work, home and "having it together" mask the problem
The functioning alcoholic – signs of addiction in working people who at first glance "seem to have everything under control." Drinking after work, a daily drink and the question: do I have a problem with alcohol?
Cannabis addiction – when "recreational smoking" starts wrecking the brain and motivation
Cannabis addiction – symptoms, effects of daily smoking, link with depression and anxiety, and first steps to stop smoking. Informational text, without promises of a "miraculous cure".
Phone addiction in teenagers — when it's already a problem, not just 'typical youth'?
Phone addiction in teenagers is often mistaken for "typical youth". Check the symptoms, how much screen time is acceptable and how to wisely limit your child's phone — without war at home.
How to talk to a young person about suspected drug use so they don't withdraw further
Do you suspect your child is using drugs and worry that talking will only make things worse? See how to talk to a teenager about drugs in a way that won't make them shut down more and at the same time will protect their safety.…
ChAD and alcohol and substance misuse – why is this combination so common?
Bipolar disorder and alcohol and other substances – I explain why self‑medication and addiction are so easy in ChAD and what this means for treatment.
"I drink to fall asleep" — when alcohol becomes a treatment for anxiety and depression
Alcohol addiction and depression — when "drinking to sleep" and "alcohol for anxiety" stop being help and start being part of the problem? Check which signals may indicate a developing addiction and when to consider consulting a…