Can you think back to a time when you didn’t gamble? When you feel compelled to participate in any kind of gambling, it might be difficult to remember. That’s because there is a sociological factor to gambling, which can make it difficult to break free from. Whether you’ve been gambling for years, or you [...]
It’s very rare for someone to purposely become addicted to prescription medications, although it has been known to happen to some people. For most people, however, their addictions to prescription drugs evolved because they couldn’t break the vicious cycle they found themselves in. Perhaps that’s where you see yourself right now, and you’re wondering [...]
Perhaps you’ve struggled with a drug addiction for a long time. You’ve managed to stop a few times, but those were only short periods of sobriety, and now you’re wondering if drug addiction help would be more beneficial than trying to stop using on your own. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. [...]
We’ve spent some time going over the five core symptoms of codependency and the different types of thoughts and behaviors that are displayed if you struggle with it as a part of your everyday life. Today, I’d like to take some time and talk about the ways codependency symptoms can wreak havoc in your life, [...]
The final core symptom of Codependence has to do with the way you experience your reality. To put it simply, codependents live in an immoderate reality, which is distinguished by the characteristic of living, experiencing and feeling everything from one extreme to another. Most people are able to respond to everyday conversations, challenges and situations [...]
As with any other addiction, the first step in treating alcoholism is recognizing and acknowledging the problem. The sooner you can recognize the symptoms of alcohol abuse the more chances you have to overcome this addiction fast and successfully. Take a look at our latest infographic to find out what are the main signs that [...]
Gambling addiction is a serious problem that can lead to a number of negative social and financial consequences. People experiencing this type of impulse-control disorder may think they can't stop gambling. However, fortunately, with the right assistance, you can overcome this problem once and for all and regain control over yourself. Check our latest infographic [...]
Perhaps you once struggled with a sex addiction, and although it seemed to take over your life, you managed to break free. Now, you’re experiencing a sex addiction relapse and you’re wondering how you should treat it. The good news is that sex addiction help from an experienced therapist can help you. First of all, [...]
Many people make the mistake of assuming that alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction are interchangeable, or that they mean the same thing, which simply isn’t the case. What is the difference between alcohol abuse and addiction, and if you have a problem with alcohol, how do you find out where you fall? The best step [...]
Prescription drugs are those medications that are legitimately prescribed by doctors to treat a variety of health problems, such as to control blood pressure, control pain or rid our bodies of infections. However, prescription drug addiction is very common, and there are many reasons behind it. Prescription drugs are an accepted part of our lives, [...]
As a Registered Psychotherapist, Betzalel specializes in the treatment of trauma and addictions. He is trained in EMDR and is a Certified Multiple & Sex Addiction Therapist-Supervisor, providing evidence based treatment to individuals and their partners dealing with these types of challenges. To learn more, please click here.
