The Relationship Between Alcohol & Narcissism
Substance abuse isn’t a monolithic condition. It’s often accompanied by mental health issues that guide risky or negative behaviors. In the field of addiction research, the interactions between substance use disorders and mental health conditions are called comorbidities. Alcoholism and narcissism are comorbidities that researchers from the University of South Dakota found to be present in 23 percent of patients who participated in a 2018
The Genetics of Addiction & the Myth of Addictive Personalities
A recent study conducted among students attending Rutgers University shows members of Generation Z are particularly interested in genetic testing, especially the kind that may reveal if they have traits that may predispose them toward substance abuse and dependence. The study, which was published in the June 2023 edition of the American Journal of Medical Genetics, showed young adults are keen on the idea of
Intervention: Helping a Loved One Overcome Addiction
Since 2005, the topic of interventions as they relate to substance use disorder has been documented on reality television series such as Intervention on A&E and Celebrity Rehab on VH1. While both series deal with various issues related to substance abuse and dependence, the most sensational scenes center on addicts whose loved ones stage dramatic get-togethers in order to convince them to get professional help.
