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Substance Abuse & Addictions

Addiction and substance abuse articles and posts. Gain new insight about addiction and the addictive process from the Chicago therapists at 2nd Story Counseling.

Substance Abuse & Addictions

Know Someone with Validation Addiction?

September 1, 2023 2SC Staff
Validation Addiction: A Closer Look In today’s hyper-connected world, the need for validation has become increasingly prevalent. This is particularly true in our social media driven life, where people snap pics of themselves doing just […]
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Substance Abuse & Addictions

What’s The Difference Between Abstinence vs. Sobriety?

June 9, 2023 2SC Staff
Abstinence vs. Sobriety Explored As a Chicago substance abuse and addictions counselor, I have witnessed the transformative power of individuals seeking help to overcome their substance abuse. In my line of work, it is crucial […]
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Substance Abuse & Addictions

10 Signs of Internet Addiction You Can’t Ignore

May 24, 2023 2SC Staff
Substance Abuse & Addictions

5 Signs You Are a Compulsive Spender

March 5, 2020 2SC Staff
Compulsive Gambling – A Closer Look By: Adam Kessler, LPC Compulsive spending, though not categorized as a disorder by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, can still prove to be a major issue […]
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Substance Abuse & Addictions

5 Signs You’re Addicted to Exercise

January 2, 2019 2SC Staff
Are you exercising too much? By: John Linger, LCSW What’s the saying? “You can never have too much of a good thing?” Well, I don’t think I have to say much to convince you that […]
Personal Growth

5 Signs Your Drinking Is Out of Control

November 14, 2018 2SC Staff
Do I Have a Drinking Problem? By: Jennifer Lawal, LPC, NCC While the majority of us drink to celebrate, socialize or even just to help us relax, drinking alcohol has been known to alter the […]
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Substance Abuse & Addictions

4 Ways of Knowing You’re Addicted to Sex

November 7, 2018 2SC Staff
Am I addicted to sex? It’s normal to have sex, sexual urges, sexual thoughts, and sexual drives. Sex can be liberating, empowering, and good for fitness. Further, a neurochemical that floods the brain during sex […]
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Personal Growth

3 Options for Dealing with Drunk Parents on Holidays

December 16, 2015 2SC Staff

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