| Addiction: a complex disorder : The Lancet Addiction is often misunderstood and stigmatised by the public and doctors alike, and, as a result, is often undertreated. This situation might stem in part from the ... www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/...5/fulltext?rss... |
Former World of Warcraft addict talks about the dangers of habitual gaming Joystiq His wife also eyes her kids as possible future addicts: "I also have concerns that my children may have a pre-disposition to gaming addiction in the same way that the children of an alcoholic might." Van Cleave cautions players about the seemingly ... | ||
| Davie woman's sons' struggles inspired her to start The Addict's Mom Sun-Sentinel "Online support like The Addict's Mom is such a key service for those lost in the drama and chaos of a loved one's addiction," she said. "The Addict's Mom provides the perfect venue, a safe, anonymous if desired, and interactive place to bounce off ... | ||
| Neal Peirce / Syndicated columnist America's gambling addiction threatens the ... The Seattle Times Those are the intriguing questions that struck me while reading journalist (and self-confessed gambling addict) Sam Skolnik's new book, "High Stakes: The Rising Cost of America's GamblingAddiction" (Beacon Press). Currently, the Washington, DC, ... | ||
| LETTER: Alcoholism is treatable Evansville Courier & Press More than 50 years after the American Medical Association declared alcoholism to be a disease, the American Society of Addiction Medicine has followed suit. ASAM now describes addiction as a chronic disease of the brain. Will the public embrace this or ... | ||
| Jimmy Rave: 'I Was A Complete Drug Addict' In TNA Wrestling Inc. ROH cut ties with Rave in September 2009 due to his major addiction to drugs. He explains what he did next. "In turn, I went to rehab, got a job as a director of a Wellness Center, and I now help people realize they throw everything away that they love ... | ||
| Former TNA/ROH wrestler talks how he kicked drug addiction habit Pro Wrestling Torch Former TNA and ROH wrestler Jimmy Rave talked about cleaning up his life after leaving ROH in 2009 because he was a "drug addict" in an interview with the Mania Weekend blog. "My 2009 run, I was a complete drug addict to be honest. ... | ||
| 'We can offer them help and hope' KPCnews.com Since September is Drug and Alcohol Recovery Month, she talked about addiction. “One of four have a family member with an addiction,” she said. “Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease with the loss of predictability over alcohol, which interferes ... | ||
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| Florida welfare drug tests largely are clean The News-Press It's a myth people with substance use disorders are primarily poor, said Kevin Lewis, CEO of Southwest Florida Addiction Services. They are often just more visible, he said. "Individuals who are poor have a picture window into their lives," he said. ... | ||
| Addict tried to flee cops out of a window Bedfordshire News A crack addict attempted to make his escape out of a window before being nabbed by drug-busting police officers, a court has heard. Frank Romain, 44, of Hurst Grove, Queens Park, Bedford pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs ... | ||
| Intervention key to sobriety The Desert Sun Here are a couple of quick warning signs of addiction: Craving — A strong urge or need to drink or use. Tolerance — The need to drink or use greater amounts to get “high.” Giving up important activities — Everything becomes secondary to the high ... | ||
| The future is in your hands New York Post By ANNIE KARNI Measure your fingers from the crease they make with the palm to the top of the digits — if the index finger is shorter than the ring finger, you might just have a higher chance of becoming an alcoholic. ... | ||
| Collins St shoeshine man Neill Martin dead at 49 Herald Sun Mr Martin's story came to light several years ago when he was given an opportunity to set up a shoeshine business outside Harrolds at 101 Collins St. The father of two had been a homeless alcoholic and drug addict, who lived on the streets and was in ... | ||
| Recovery center to host open house Palladium-Item to talk about upcoming event, resources for addiction issues The Recovery Engagement Center is located at 201 N. 13th St. / Palladium-Item photo by Dale McConnaughay • Where: Recovery Engagement Center, 201 N. 13th St., Richmond Thursday's scheduled ... | ||
| Quiet Vermont life proves elusive for heiress orphaned by sensational murder BurlingtonFreePress.com “She is a young woman with an overwhelming addiction issue preyed on by those knowing she is an addict or has money,” McArthur said. Police said one of the co-defendants agreed to provide her drugs in exchange for a place to live at her Burlington ... | ||
| Farmington Hills Man Prepares to Launch Free Weight Loss Support Group Patch.com “Food is an addiction, but now it's a controlled addiction," he said. "I am 300% committed to myself and my health now.” Some of the details of his journey from a 52-inch waist to a 32-inch waist were documented by the Joy Fit Club, a feature on NBC's ... | ||
| Hollywood Suffering OxyContin Abuse: Doctors Warn of A Beverly Hills Epidemic MedIndia Whereas Courtney Love suffered an overdose of the medication in 2003, the same year radio personality Rush Limbaugh sought professional help for his addiction to the drug. Even Heath Ledger was prescribed the drug prior to his fatal overdose. ... | ||
| Tennessee authorities expect surge in heroin use Houston Chronicle "What's happened is the people who sell this product have made it appear safer, made it less expensive, and they give you the misconception that it's less harmful if you smoke it," said Dr. Terry Alley, an addiction specialist at Cumberland Heights, ... | ||
| Addiction? Video games crowded out man's real life | The ... By The Associated Press At the height of what he calls his addiction, Ryan Van Cleave would stand in the grocery store checkout line with his milk and bread and baby food for his little girls and for a split second think he was living inside a video game. Examiner RSS | ||
| Gender and Genetic Indicators May Offer Advanced Treatment for ... Although it has long been accepted that genetics play a role in one's susceptibility to alcoholism, new research is examining specific genes to better understand their impact on addictive behaviors and how they differ between men and women. ... Alta Mira Recovery Programs » News | ||
| HEROIN ADDICTION IN AFGHANISTAN / Classic / Dr. Pinna By Dr. Sanford Pinna This is another of Afghanistan's afflictions: a growing drug addiction problem and all the ills that come with that, not least H.I.V., the virus that causes AIDS, which can be transmitted when addicts share needles. There were about 900000 drug users in Afghanistan in 2010, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs ... They said, 'You are a drug addict, you are a dog.' ” Could he quit? “Well, I can't decide; both my wife and the drug are strong,” he said and lay back down. Many of the ... Dr. Pinna | ||
| Prescription Pill Danger Video | Addiction Recovery Basics By Bill Urell Prescription pill addiction isn't the most often thought of type of dependency, people instantly think about addictions to alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs. Many people don't even think about the potential for an addiction to a prescription drug; ... Addiction Recovery Basics | ||
| Alcoholic sunflower! - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction ... By saphira Good morning everybody!! Well, my first day sober back at the end of May, my son and I planted sunflower seeds in our garden. He really wanted to, and. SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug... | ||
| Future casinos spur addiction concerns - Toledo Blade Gambling addicts don't look like junkies, and the depth of their addiction doesn't show on their faces. ... It's not going to take hundreds of dollars per addict. ... stoppredatorygambling.org/.../future-casinos-spur-addiction-c... |
The Way Out
