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Crystal Meth Causes Permanent Brain Damage
Past methamphetamine use certainly takes away the ability for one to experience pleasure in early sobriety, but is the damage permanent? The highs of meth are very high; however, the lows of coming down from the drug are arguably the lowest of lows. Many addicts wonder if they are doomed to depression forever if they quit the habit. The unfortunate reality is that those addicted to crystal meth must work extra hard to be “happy” without … Read entire article »
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Addiction Defined as a Brain Disease Instead of a Substance-Use Disorder
In recent years, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has changed their definition of addiction to a brain disease rather than a misuse of substances in order to keep up with the latest neuroscience findings. Their new definition states, “Addiction is a chronic brain disorder and not simply a behavioral problem involving too much alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, etc.; one that is not solely related to problematic substance abuse.” Former ASAM President, Dr. Michael Miller, … Read entire article »
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Kate Middleton Speaks Up Against Addiction
On April 23, 2013, Kate Middleton—now 28 weeks pregnant with her and Prince William’s first child—visited with the staff and students of The Willows Primary School. The school is located on the Wythenshawe estate, which is known to be highly disadvantaged. The Wythenshawe estate is the second biggest of its kind in Europe but sadly is infamous for its crime, unemployment, and social disorder. Kate’s visit was to bring light to a new school counseling program … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addiction, Celebrity, Substance Abuse
NFL Players’ Prescription Drug Abuse
Among modern sports, American football is decidedly one of the most fierce and dangerous at any level; from Pop Warner all the way up to the National Football League. The NFL is the most popular professional sport in the U.S. and therefore the most profitable, earning an estimated $9.5 billion in revenue from 2011-2012 (Gaines, 2012). Perhaps the barbaric nature of football is an inherent key to its success. Just as the Ancient Romans would pack … Read entire article »
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Reconnecting With Old Passions
When I was younger, before my days of using, I was a passionate person. I was passionate about dancing, about singing, about figure skating. I was passionate about my friendships, and passionate about my family. That all changed when I lost myself to the world of heroin and addiction. The only thing I was passionate about was my drugs, my dealing, and my junkie friends. When I got sober, I felt lost –what did I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs, Life, Recovery, Substance Abuse
The Global Epidemic of Addiction
It can be easy to live in a bubble and think that the addiction problems that we see so often are confined to the Americas. Factually, this is not true – addiction is a global crisis. Whether someone is suffering from an addiction to heroin or methamphetamine, or drinks far too much, there are countries where the statistics are staggering. All in all, if you’re an addict, you may do well to avoid some of these … Read entire article »
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Jack Osbourne Celebrates 10 Years of Sobriety
Jack Osbourne, 27, has an entire decade out from the dark side, celebrating ten years of sobriety on April 21, 2013. The son of Black Sabbath rocker, Ozzy Osbourne, Jack is not the only Osbourne who has struggled with addiction. On April 15, his father Ozzy admitted on his Facebook page, “For the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs. I was in a very dark place and was an asshole … Read entire article »
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Is it Bipolar Hypersexuality or Sex Addiction?
It is often difficult to tell the difference from someone who is a sex addict with bipolar disorder, or if hypersexuality is just a result of bipolar mania. It is important to researchers to discover how the two are related in order to come up with better treatment options. What is Bipolar Hypersexuality? According to WebMD, hypersexuality is an increased need, even pressure, for sexual gratification and is often a symptom of mania. It may also include … Read entire article »
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Cocaine Addiction’s On/Off Switch
A new study shows that stimulation of the prefrontal cortex (an area of the brain involved in impulse control and decision making) of rats reduces cravings and compulsive cocaine-seeking behavior. Scientists at the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) – performed this groundbreaking study. “This is the first study to show a cause-and-effect relationship … Read entire article »
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Experts Want Video Game Addiction Added to Mental Health Manual As Gaming Becomes Serious Obsession for Some
In May, a new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is scheduled to be released, and experts hope that it will recognize video game addiction. Hilarie Cash runs Seattle-based Restart, one of the few rehab centers that treat internet and video-game addiction in North America. According to Cash, “People’s lives completely fall apart, and there are people who die from it.” (CBC News, 2013) Though these extreme cases are a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addiction, Conditions and Disorders
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