Dr. Adi Jaffe, a California-based psychologist who overcame drug addiction, offers insights on recognizing and breaking unhealthy habits. His upcoming book, 'Unhooked: Free Yourself from Addiction Forever,' provides a step-by-step program for overcoming addiction.
More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits . Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or 'doom-scrolling' on social media instead of sleeping, 72% of U.S. adults report having at least one unhealthy behavior, according to data from the United Health Foundation. Dr.
Adi Jaffe, a California-based psychologist, knows firsthand the dangers of unhealthy habits, as he once struggled with drug addiction himself. 'I got trapped in the world of drugs and alcohol, from the middle of high school until a few years after college,' he shared with Fox News Digital during an on-camera interview. 'Addiction doesn't separate by gender or age or race or income — people from all walks of life are impacted.' Jaffe ultimately spent time in jail before getting clean and returning to school, earning two master’s degrees and a PhD in psychology. 'I wanted to understand what happened to me — and then what I've done over the last 15 years, hopefully, is bring those lessons to others who are struggling.' 'Addiction doesn't separate by gender or age or race or income — people of all walks of life are impacted.' Today, Jaffe focuses on helping people beat addiction and improve their mental health. In his upcoming book — 'Unhooked: Free Yourself from Addiction Forever' — he shares a step-by-step program to help people free themselves from harmful habits. Jaffe shared with Fox News Digital some of his tips and insights. Recognizing the behavior While many people think of addiction as involving drugs or alcohol, Jaffe noted that it can take many form
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