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I-Dosing; A Digital High
I-dosing is a digital high which teenagers throughout America have started experiencing over the past few years. I-dosing is the new high un-reliant on any illegal substances but instead can be downloaded over the internet at prices of around $15.00 for a 15 minute track, depending on sites. I-dosing tracks supposedly use music to stimulate areas of the brain that control moods and experiences. Apparently similar to the reactions felt from drugs such as mushrooms … Read entire article »
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Rebut to “Addiction Expert’s” Rant on Alcoholics Anonymous
According to addiction expert Stanton Peele, there’s a dangerous organization that has the entire world’s safety in jeopardy. This organization is comprised of men and women from all races and creeds, rich and poor and is coming to a town near you! In fact, you may already be living right next door to one of their secret meeting hide outs. Their goals are to be happy joyous and free, to help those in trouble, and … Read entire article »
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Treatment Center Denounces Addiction as a Disease; Claims to Have “The Cure”
Few treatment centers make as many promises and are as cavalierly overconfident as self-proclaimed “Addiction Cure Center” Passages, which has locations in Malibu and Ventura. This facility counters the American Medical Association by denouncing the concept that addiction or alcoholism is a disease. The owners of Passages believe addiction is a symptom caused by an underlying discomfort and that once this is properly addressed, the addiction will be one hundred percent cured. This alleged “cure” … Read entire article »
Drug Addiction on the Rise in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is one of the world’s leading producers of the opium poppy and its derivate options such as heroin. Antonia Costa said that “opium poppy cultivation, processing and transport have become Afghanistan’s top employers, the main source of capital, and the principle base of the economy.” According to John A Glaze, in 2007, 2.9 million Afghanis were involved in opium cultivation in some way or another, this accounted for almost 10% of the population. Recently drug … Read entire article »
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Substance Abuse Affecting War Veterans Returning from Afghanistan and Iraq
There has been no shortage of research that has linked Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to increased substance abuse issues; many veterans of war suffer severe bouts of PTSD related to the extreme events and dangerous ordeals that all soldiers endure while involved in combat. The prolonged operations in Afghanistan (coined “Operation Enduring Freedom”) and Iraq remains to place huge strain on those military personnel and returning veterans due to multiple deployments, extensive exposure … Read entire article »
Children of Alcoholics Prone to Stress Induced Drinking
Growing up in an alcoholic home can drive some to drink – according to recent studies published by the University of Gothenburg, Sweden (Sahlgrenska Academy). Stressful situations can push many over the edge; children who are raised in an alcoholic home know stress all too well. If one grows up in a home where one parent is dependent on alcohol it can be a cause for great dysfunction and a toxic environment. Children of … Read entire article »
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Alcohol Disorders and Binge Drinking a Risk Factor for Individuals Born After World War II
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and episodic binge drinking seems to be on the rise, especially in women. According to several recent panel studies performed – (findings will be published in the December 2011 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research) social and cultural factors are among the most powerful determinants of alcohol use and other health behaviors. Another factor comes into play as well, it seems that those individuals born after World War … Read entire article »
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Alcohol Treatment in Russia: Scarce & Controversial
Earlier this year beer was finally acknowledged as an alcoholic beverage in Russia. Previously anything with less than 10% alcohol content was considered a food product and many Russians swigged beer like soda while walking down the streets or hanging out in public parks. In 2013 beer sales will be restricted at unlicensed kiosks and have regulated hours that it will be sold. This bill was signed by President Dmitry Medvedev as … Read entire article »
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Drug-Related Deaths Surpassing Traffic Fatalities In The United States
Currently, in the United States, traffic fatalities have been on the decline; according to recent studies performed, deaths related to traffic collisions have dropped by a third since the 1970’s, and yet there has been a significant increase in the number of American’s presently operating vehicles on the roadways today. The new killer – prescription medications found in your local pharmacy and nearest medicine cabinet. Xanax, OxyContin ,Vicodin (a huge offender) and Fentanyl (used to … Read entire article »
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Young in Sobriety
It was clear that by freshman and sophomore year my drinking and drug use had become problematic. I grew up in New York City – fake ids, clubs, alcohol and endless drugs surrounded me. Everyone wanted to party and everyone did. Starting when I was twelve-years-old, I drank and used drugs on a regular basis. My grade kicked off our first day of high school with a giant party where one girl got alcohol poisoning … Read entire article »
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