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Staying in Active Addiction Is a Choice Even If Addiction Isn’t a Choice

Nnatasha Tracy

Staying in an active addiction is a choice. This is not to suggest that addiction itself is a choice -- it isn't -- addiction itself can be considered a mental illness, and an illness is never a choice. That said, when a person continues in their addiction, that is a choice. I wish people would acknowledge that.

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Casino Psychology 101: What Makes Casinos Addictive

Gateway Foundation

They don’t… The post Casino Psychology 101: What Makes Casinos Addictive appeared first on Gateway. Most guests probably don’t contemplate a casino’s design or glitzy decor when they’re placing bets.

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How Society Treats Alcohol Differently Than Other Addictive Substances

Gateway Foundation

Unfortunately, this all-too-common substance is also one of the… The post How Society Treats Alcohol Differently Than Other Addictive Substances appeared first on Gateway. People use it to kick back and relax after work or on the weekends and, for many, it’s a go-to solution to feelings of anger, depression or grief.

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NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

Social Work Blog

Addiction is one route that a social worker can pursue, and it typically requires a Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) certification. So why should students enter the realm of clinical social work in addiction? Well, for one, addiction is serious societal issue. What are Opiates? Getty Images. One form of substance is opiates.

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NASW Partners with Sesame Workshop for a Discussion on Parental Addiction

Social Work Blog

April Ferguson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate for Children and Adolescents NASW continues its collaboration with Sesame Workshop (SW) and recently partnered for a roundtable discussion regarding parental addiction. SW is a nonprofit impact organization whose mission is to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

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What Causes Coke Bloat? What You Need to Know

Gateway Foundation

Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug that can create numerous severe side effects. Once a person becomes addicted to the illegal drug, they can experience physical, mental and emotional changes that take a toll on their quality of life. The next step of a drug addiction treatment program is detoxing from the substance.

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Why Playing the Lottery Is So Addictive

Gateway Foundation

The lottery is a common entertainment source that can quickly become addictive. Playing the lottery can become addictive when an individual develops an unhealthy compulsion to engage in it. While purchasing lottery tickets occasionally does not indicate an addiction, playing the lottery excessively can become an addiction.