Thomas G. Kimball, PhD
Why Some People Struggle with Addiction and Some Do Not
There is no single factor that causes addiction. Rather, there are multiple contributors that are biological, psychological, and social in nature.
Why Pornography is So Powerfully Addictive
Porn acts like a drug in the brain activating regions involved in drug, nicotine, & alcohol cravings. This is what makes pornography so powerfully addictive
Why We Should Stop Random Drug Testing
Random drug testing inflicts psychological harm on people with addiction and impedes their recovery. Here are three steps we can take to stop this practice.
Suicide in America: Understanding the What and Why
If we want to reverse the growing trend of suicide in America, we have to take a hard look at the underlying causes, including links to the addiction crisis.
Recovery Durability: Addiction Recurrence Risk Lowers to General Population Levels in Long Term Recovery
Individuals who engage in extended SUD recovery for an average of 5 years are statistically equal to being diagnosed with a substance use disorder compared to the average American.
Differences between Peer Specialists, Alumni Coordinators, and Sponsors
The roles of Peer Specialists, Alumni Coordinators, and Sponsors are complementary and can improve outcomes in substance use disorder recovery.
Want to Know if You Are Addicted to Your Phone?
Addicted to your phone? Take this easy 10-question self-assessment quiz to help you distinguish addiction from significant use.
The Benefits of Peer Support Providers in Addiction Treatment
A key benefit peer support providers bring to addiction treatment settings is their lived experience with SUD recovery. There are many more.
What First Responders Learned from the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis
First responders on the front line of the opioid crisis have learned that substance use disorders are not a matter of will power or bad decisions.
The Crisis of Under-treatment of Severe Substance Abuse Disorder
Here are some of the reasons why it is so difficult for those who suffer mental health and/or severe substance use disorder to access appropriate treatment.
Is Cryptocurrency an Emerging Behavioral Addiction?
Some experts have identified cryptocurrency, and the processes involved in obtaining it, as an emerging behavioral addiction.
Why We Can’t Punish Our Way Out of the Addiction Epidemic
More investment in rehabilitation and less reliance on incarceration and other punitive measures improves outcomes for those suffering from addiction