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Can Caffeine Consumption be Linked to Stimulant Drug Addiction?
Adolescents drink infused beverages almost every day in the form of coffee, energy drinks and soft drinks. A new study shows that caffeine consumption in students could predict a future risk to cocaine and amphetamine abuse. Stacy Sigmon of the University of Vermont College of Medicine and co-author Roland Griffiths of the John Hopkins University School of Medicine carried out this new study. Their study started by identifying participants as either caffeine ‘choosers’ or caffeine … Read entire article »
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Compulsive Computer Usage; Is it a Real Addiction?
What really is cause for something being labeled an addiction and what is the actual criterion for certain behaviors to fit into the definition of an unhealthy habitual action? As human beings it seems that almost anything can become an unhealthy action to a degree, anything consumed or done in extreme over and over again can transfer into an obsession and thus has the ability to cut us off from reality as well as … Read entire article »
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Mayor Blames Alcoholism for Erratic Behavior
There is no doubt that alcoholism is a disease, but should this classification of a disease protect a city mayor from the ramifications of his irresponsibility? According to an article in the Sheboygan Press this is exactly the question that has been raised in the case of the Mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Bob Ryan. In late July, Bob Ryan went on a 3 day bender in Elkhart Lake that resulted in Ryan allegedly making inappropriate … Read entire article »
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The Truth About Narconon
Narconon is a controversial drug treatment program which claims a presence in 45 countries.[1]This “treatment” program is closely tied with the Church of Scientology and its ideals. The initial program utilized for addicts entering treatment at Narconon is a drug-free withdrawal. This assesses physical drug addiction without the use of medication. Addicts are simply provided with high doses of vitamins and “assists”, which is a spiritual healing method. The withdrawal process also uses long sauna … Read entire article »
Your Addiction to Tanning could be Related to Alcoholism
Daily, new and curious addictive behaviors seem to be cropping up….people are manifesting signs of strange and addictive actions in many forms. Addiction can play out in several ways and tanning addiction is just one of the many addictive practices coming to light. In 2005, a published study conducted by a group of dermatologists suggested that frequent tanners can undergo a loss of control concerning their tanning schedules, as well as display patterns … Read entire article »
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Can Facebook Detect Warning Signs of Alcoholism?
Recently Time posted an article about using social networking as a tool to detect a person’s potential alcohol abuse. Studies concluded that underage college students posting about liquor consumption are more likely to be drinking excessively than those that do not post about alcohol. The data was gathered from 307 students from two different universities. Researchers scanned the Facebook profile’s photo uploads depicting drinking as well as status updates about drinking or being hung-over. These … Read entire article »
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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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