Archive For The “Drug Addiction” Category

Addiction: Those That Get Addicted and Those That Do Not

By | September 24, 2011

In recent studies it has been found that during brain imaging research that those that are addicted to drugs like cocaine, heroin and alcohol have fewer dopamine receptors in the brain’s reward channels than those that are non-addicts. Dopamine is a chemical neurotransmitter that is key to pleasure and desire, an experience most individuals seek [...]

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Sexual Addiction & Brain Arousal – Neurobiology of Internet Porn

By | September 12, 2011

I’ve seen a consistent theme with clients that present to my office with sexual addiction. This theme is a significant confusion about how they get their needs met. I find that many if not all of them come with beliefs and assumptions due to their addiction and history. These assumptions are in large part due to their [...]

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Full List of Blog Articles by Justin Stum

By | July 22, 2003

How Do I Know If My Pornography Use Is A Problem, Habit, or Addiction? What Is It Most Women Really Want? Helicopter Grandparenting: When Helping Becomes Hovering and Harming Addicted: Those That Get Addicted and Those That Don’t Sexual Addiction & Brain Arousal – Neurobiology of Internet Porn Emotional Codependency in Marriage and Parenting Relationships [...]

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