Horror’s Hidden High: Why Frightening Content Can Be a Substitute for Substance Use
For decades, people have turned to horror movies, video games, and haunted attractions for a thrilling rush. The adrenaline-fueled excitement of fear can be addictive, much like the effects of drugs and alcohol. This phenomenon, where individuals seek out intense, terrifying experiences as a horror substitute for substance use, is an overlooked but growing concern. […]
Idol Worship Gone Toxic: How Celebrity Meltdowns Are Normalizing Substance Abuse
From music legends to Hollywood superstars, celebrity culture has always shaped public behavior, trends, and values. But in recent years, toxic idol worship has fueled a dangerous narrative—one that glamorizes substance abuse and self-destruction. When fans idolize stars who openly struggle with addiction but refuse treatment or even celebrate reckless behavior, it creates a ripple effect, making […]
Mental Health Care That Puts Humanity First: Meet Our Growing Team of Expert Therapists
In a world where mental health care can often feel impersonal and difficult to access, the Overcoming Addictions’ team is committed to putting humanity first. At Overcoming Addictions, we believe that recovery is more than just treating symptoms—it’s about restoring lives with compassion, understanding, and expert care.
How Technology Is Rewiring Our Brains for Addiction
We live in a world saturated with dopamine, where algorithms predict our desires before we even consciously acknowledge them. A world where the swipe, the like, the endless scroll, has become the new needle. However, this isn’t just about opioids or cocaine. This is about the insidious, silent addiction that’s reshaping our very neural pathways: the […]
Is Your ‘Self-Medication’ Making Your Depression Worse? Challenging Cannabis As A Reliable Mental Health Solution
You’ve had enough of the numbness, the ache in your chest, and the crushing weight of a sadness that refuses to lift. You just want peace, relief, and a break from the relentless storm inside your head.
Overcoming Addictions Offers The “No Barriers” Approach to Addiction Recovery You’ve Been Waiting For
Addiction is a prison with invisible bars— the walls feel unshakable, and the escape route seems impossible. You’ve tried before. Maybe you’ve walked through the doors of treatment programs only to be met with long waitlists, rigid protocols, or impersonal therapy that felt more like a transaction than transformation.
Cold Turkey is Cruel: Why Rehab Without MAT is a Revolving Door
The sterile white walls of a traditional rehab facility have long been the only accepted image of addiction treatment. However, it’s a brutal, agonizing process, often rooted in the well-intentioned but ultimately devastating belief that suffering is a necessary precursor to recovery. But what if everything we’ve been told is wrong? What if the very […]
Cannabis Culture: Are We Normalizing A Problem?
The conversation around cannabis has changed dramatically in the last few decades. Once demonized and criminalized, cannabis is now widely accepted in mainstream culture. Legalization has led to booming industries, sophisticated marketing strategies, and a new wave of social acceptance. But as cannabis culture flourishes, an important question remains: Are we normalizing a problem?
Cannabis and Anxiety: A Vicious Cycle You Need to Break
They say: Cannabis calms anxiety. However, it’s a lie, spun in smoke and fueled by desperation. You chase that fleeting sense of “relief,” only to find yourself trapped in a tightening coil of dread. The truth, buried beneath the haze, is this: cannabis doesn’t extinguish anxiety; it incubates it.
Overcoming Addictions Expands! Welcoming Jennifer Pipitone, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Growth is a sign of progress, and at Overcoming Addictions, we believe in moving forward—not just as a clinic but as a beacon of hope for those seeking freedom from addiction.
