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12/07/2025
Prediction markets like Polymarket, Kalshi, and similar platforms have exploded among high-achieving young adults, especially those with strong academic backgrounds or access to wealth. What began as a niche forecasting tool has rapidly evolved into a growing source of gambling addiction, sports betting–style compulsive behavior, and even day trading addiction, all wrapped in the language of “analysis,” “probability,” and “intellectual curiosity.”
Prediction markets began as a niche forecasting tool but have rapidly evolved into a growing source of gambling addiction.
11/21/2025
Thank you to Bloomberg for featuring us in this important article exploring the nuances between gambling and investing.
It’s a topic that resonates with so many families and professionals, because the line between the two isn’t always as clear as people think. With the rise of high-risk trading platforms, social media “hot tips,” crypto speculation, and the gamification of finance, traditional investing behaviors can start to resemble gambling—especially for young adults or individuals already vulnerable to addictive patterns.
Understanding where responsible investing ends and impulsive, risk-driven gambling begins is essential. It’s a grey area shaped not only by financial strategy, but by psychology, behavior, and the emotional drivers behind each decision.
With a tap on your phone, bet on football, elections and the price a stock will hit just hours from now.
11/20/2025
Substance use among young adult men is changing fast—and in ways most families don’t see coming. While traditional drugs like alcohol and cannabis remain prevalent, new patterns are emerging: high-risk stimulant use, prescription medication misuse, vaping-related dependencies, and a worrisome rise in behavioral addictions such as day-trading, sports betting, and compulsive gaming.
Substance use among young adult men is changing fast—and in ways most families don’t see coming. While traditional drugs like alcohol and cannabis remain pr
11/14/2025
When the cryptocurrency or equities market enters a corrective phase, traders often feel more than just financial loss — they experience a profound emotional crash. For people vulnerable to day trading addiction, crypto trading addiction, and gambling-like trading behaviors, market downturns can trigger shame, self-blame, anxiety, and compulsive attempts to “win it back.”
For people vulnerable to day trading addiction, crypto trading addiction, and gambling-like trading behaviors, market downturns can trigger shame, self-blame, a
11/04/2025
In families of great means, love and generosity often go hand in hand with access, opportunity, and comfort. But when it comes to parenting—especially when a young adult is struggling with addiction—that same abundance can quietly become a trap.
In families of great means, love and generosity often go hand in hand with access, opportunity, and comfort. But when it comes to parenting—especially when a
10/15/2025
We’re seeing a growing wave of young men struggling with addiction, isolation, and identity.
Many don’t fit the “addict” stereotype — but they’re quietly in crisis.
This article breaks down what’s driving it and how to help:
More young adult men than ever are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, and disconnection — and few are talking about it.
10/01/2025
“Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered” — an old Wall Street adage that’s more relevant today than ever.
This article explores how day-trading and cryptocurrency trading can cross from ambition into addiction — stressing finances, relationships, and mental health.
Key insights:
• What starts as strategy can become compulsion: constant market monitoring, impulsive trades, and loss-chasing mimic gambling behavior.
• Crypto’s 24/7 nature intensifies the risk. The nonstop availability and promise of huge returns make overtrading and emotional decision-making more likely.
• The “pigs get slaughtered” warning remains apt: unchecked greed and compulsive behavior often lead to the deepest losses.
• Recovery is possible. Treatment paths include therapy (CBT, DBT), coaching, family involvement, and tools to limit access to trading platforms.
If you work in finance, mental health, or digital wellness — or simply know someone caught in this pattern — this is a must-read. Recognizing this behavior early can be a turning point.
Behind the excitement of a bull market lies a darker reality: day trading addiction and cryptocurrency addiction are on the rise, ruining finances, relationship
02/07/2025
In today’s ever-growing and evolving digital age, it is important to understand the psychological and neurological factors driving AI chatbot addiction, its impact on young adults, and potential interventions to mitigate its risks.
In today’s ever-growing and evolving digital age, it is important to understand the psychological and neurological factors driving AI chatbot addiction, its i
11/25/2024
The holiday season often conjures images of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet for individuals grappling with alcohol addiction, this time of year can be fraught with triggers and challenges. The prevalence of alcohol consumption spikes during the holidays, with studies indicating that people drink 100% more on average during holiday gatherings compared to the rest of the year. For those in recovery or struggling to manage their alcohol use, this festive environment can pose significant risks to sobriety. This article delves into the unique pressures of the holidays for individuals facing alcohol addiction and offers evidence-based strategies for navigating this season successfully.
This article delves into the unique pressures of the holidays for individuals facing alcohol addiction and offers evidence-based strategies for navigating this
10/31/2024
When a child is away at college, parents often experience a mix of emotions—pride, hope, worry, and sometimes, helplessness. These feelings can be especially overwhelming when a parent learns their child is struggling with addiction. While physical distance adds an extra layer of complexity to the challenges of supporting a young adult through addiction, there are still meaningful, impactful ways for parents to maintain a supportive presence. Using strategies rooted in communication, empathy, and evidence-based addiction treatment, parents can help guide their child through recovery—even from afar.
While physical distance adds an extra layer of complexity to the challenges of supporting a young adult through addiction, there are still meaningful, impactful
10/16/2024
Much like gambling addiction, day trading addiction can have severe financial, emotional, and social consequences. Understanding the implications of this addiction and the available treatment options is crucial for individuals struggling with this issue and their loved ones.
Much like gambling addiction, day trading addiction can have severe financial, emotional, and social consequences. Understanding the implications of this addict
10/06/2024
In today’s digital age, video games are more popular than ever, with millions of young adults engaging in gaming as a primary form of entertainment. While gaming can be a healthy hobby that encourages creativity and improves cognitive skills, it also comes with hidden dangers when it becomes an addiction. Video game addiction, often overlooked or minimized, can wreak havoc on the lives of young adults, particularly those in college. This article explores the dangers of excessive gaming, the signs of video game addiction, and what parents and gamers can do to recognize and treat this growing problem.
Video game addiction, can wreak havoc on the lives of young adults. This article explores the dangers of excessive gaming, the signs of video game addiction, a
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Lin and Aaron are addiction specialists based in New York City who have a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience in the fields of addiction (alcohol, drugs, gambling, s*x, food, p**n, Internet, etc.), mental health, and family dynamics. They are a couple who connected with each other through their shared interest in health and wellness and their passion for helping others in recovery. Lin and Aaron have become especially passionate about helping addicted individuals and their loved ones find health and happiness and coaching them to live meaningful, purposeful, and fulfilling lives. As addiction specialists, they recognize that recovery is complex and entails much more than mere abstinence for the addicted individual. Lin and Aaron share the belief that healing of loved ones is as important as healing for the addicted individual and that individuals in recovery live healthier lives when their loved ones receive support as well. Lin and Aaron recognize that navigating recovery is difficult for the entire family without proper guidance. As such, Lin and Aaron developed a recovery coaching approach that addresses the needs of not only the addict, but their family members as well. At the same time, Lin and Aaron understand that not all families are cohesive and supportive and that some individuals will benefit more from individual recovery coaching to establish a strong sense of self and a solid foundation upon which to base their recovery.
Lin and Aaron do coaching and therapy work with addicted individuals and their loved ones. While working with an addicted individual is common practice in the recovery field, Lin and Aaron offer a unique service by coaching loved ones of an addict even if the addicted individual refuses to get help or is not working with Lin and Aaron for Recovery Coaching. Lin and Aaron also do coaching and therapy work with the family unit as a whole. They work with individuals at all stages of recovery-from individuals who are currently engaged in their addictive behavior and need to build a basic foundation for recovery to individuals with years of recovery who are looking for guidance in order to progress in specific areas of their lives. They also help families initiate the healing process with their loved ones who have not yet been willing to receive the help they need and deserve.
Lin and Aaron work together as a couple and complement each other's distinct personalities and therapeutic and coaching styles. Lin's no-nonsense and straightforward approach gets to the root of issues and dysfunctions quickly, and she is a master at crisis management. Aaron is gifted in putting people at ease and possesses the innate ability to connect with others in a compassionate and warm manner. While Lin practices therapeutic confrontations to inspire and motivate others, Aaron expertly uses active listening and empathy to guide others. They have the expertise, mutual understanding, passion, and dedication needed to help all parties involved in addiction. Their mission is to help de-stigmatize addiction for recovering addicts and their loved ones and to help their clients live happy lives free of addiction.
Lin and Aaron work in person with individuals and families in the New York City area and online with worldwide clients. When Lin and Aaron aren't working with clients, they spend their time exercising; cooking plant-based meals; educating themselves on updated findings on health, wellness and addiction; and enjoying quality time with their family.
LIN ANDERSON, LMHC, MA, EdM
Lin Anderson holds master's degrees from Columbia University in Psychological Counseling and Education. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Lin is also a Nationally Certified Nutritional Recovery and Fitness Coach. Lin uses collaborative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Solution-Focused approaches as well as action�-oriented coaching methods to effectively and efficiently address clients' needs and improve their mental and physical well-being. Her personal and professional experiences in various settings allow her to be dynamic, passionate, and successful in helping others on the path to recovery from mental health and addiction related issues. She understands the long-reaching impact of addiction and expertly guides clients and their significant others through the healing process. She received post graduate coaching training from top addictions professionals in family coaching, harm reduction, and other specialty areas as she believes there is no “one size fits all” approach to long-term recovery. She specializes in family coaching, recovery coaching, separation and divorce coaching, cross addictions, and food addictions and has extensive experience working with parents in recovery and members of the LGBTQ community. Through expansive multicultural training at Columbia University as well as her real-life experiences, Lin appreciates the impact different ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds can have on the recovery process.
AARON STERNLICHT, LMHC, CASAC
Aaron Sternlicht earned his master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University and specializes in substance abuse treatment. After working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor for several years, Aaron was drawn to the world of coaching in order to enhance his treatment approach. Aaron has since been trained by top leaders in the coaching field and earned various coaching certifications, such as Life Coaching, Nutritional Coaching, Fitness Coaching, and Relationship Coaching. Aaron specializes in substance use disorders, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and men's body image issues. He utilizes an eclectic approach and is especially adept at Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has an in-depth knowledge of 12-step recovery as well as alternative approaches to recovery. Aaron is also a Nationally Certified Intervention Professional, assisting people in getting their loved ones the help they need and deserve. His personal and professional experiences enable him to tailor treatment to best meet each client's needs. Aaron has a passion for helping those suffering from substance abuse issues and a gift for guiding them into sustainable recovery. Aaron works with a variety of individuals who have been impacted by addiction to help them move through their fears, assist them in achieving their goals, and empower and encourage them to embrace a more holistic and satisfying approach to mind/body wellness.
