Gaming fans are well aware of Twitch, which allows competitors to engage in e-sports, online competitions and much more. But the streaming platform has also gained some notoriety for its…
There are some interesting trends that emerged during these past 15 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Behaviors changed dramatically, due to quarantines and social distancing regulations (including an increase in substance…
We all know that gambling addictions can take people to some very dark places. But sometimes it's important to hear testimonials from people who have actually been through it and seen…
Gambling addiction is a hardship experienced by millions of people across the U.S. And a recent research report conducted by The National Council on Problem Gambling claims that certain cultural groups may…
One of the biggest stories to arise last week concerned the stock market app Robinhood and some wild trading moves that it got swept into. Obviously the Wall Street jumps were…
It's not surprising to hear that stressful jobs can lead to dependencies. High pressure situations can drive people towards "coping mechanisms," which can often be drugs or alcohol. That, of…
We all know that computer technology is advancing on a daily basis. One major area of development is machine learning, which is also classified as A.I. (or "artificial intelligence"). Anyone who uses…
With the stressors and anxiety surrounding COVID-19, it makes sense for people to look for soothing hobbies to bide their time. And one such outlet has taken smartphone users by…
It's not often that we cite a finance article as the source for of one of our blogs. But in this instance, The Motley Fool may be on to something. A…
During the time of quarantines and social distancing, we do like to recommend good reads that can educate our follower base about addiction. One such example is the newly released…
We have always said that addictions can have a terrible ripple effect. Of course they can do tremendous damage to a person's health, but they also destroy families and very…
As you may have noticed, a lot of our latest blogs have touched on the COVID-19 (or coronavirus) situation; as it has become the "new normal" in American society. First and foremost,…
We have reported before about the vulnerability of senior citizens when it comes to dependencies and mental health struggles. As one advances in age, there are often health declines and loss…
Fans of hard hitting news often turn the UK-based BBC organization for thorough exposes and reports. We too find them to be quite exceptional, which is why we were especially…
When you think of recovery, the common themes that pop up are are drug and alcohol dependencies. And (rightly so) there are a good amount of facilities equipped to assist…
We've often heard the term "gateway drug," in reference to addiction and the path to hard narcotics. And, interestingly enough, the same can be said with other types of dependencies.…
Could it be that certain cultures are more prone to forming a gambling addiction than others? You'd think the answer would be no, but new research coming from NPR claims that, for certain Southeast…
If you think the rising trend of internet gambling isn't serious, take a look at the latest headline coming from The Hill. This week, the political site referenced a hearing that took…
It's a sad fact, but there is no denying that certain industries do try to lure people into dependent behaviors. And, per a recent article on Heavy.com, some of the worst…
It is not uncommon for a celebrity to open up about their struggles with drug and alcohol abuse. But rarely do we see a public figure admit to a gambling…
It's not often that we turn to the pages of Sports Illustrated for our blog source material, but this week we feel it is important and appropriate. Why? Because The Supreme Court made a…
Just because Las Vegas is the gambling capital of the country doesn't mean that other states aren't being hit hard by betting addictions. With the rise of online gaming, sports…
A few decades back, it never seemed feasible that children could fall prey to a gambling addiction. With casinos enforcing strict "21 And Over" policies and hard regulations for lottery…
Dependencies on gambling are currently running rampant throughout the country. But one sect of the population that has not gotten a lot of attention are people who are in the…
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