December 2009

Addiction Aid

One of the biggest problems our society is facing today is addiction, be it drugs or alcohol. The number of drug abusers and addicts are increasing. We may not see it as a problem as long as they are not affecting and hurting other people. However, we may not also be aware of the fact [...]

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Social networking joins addiction list…O rly?

More info…Social networking (this includes digg, folks) has joined sex, drugs and alcohol as the latest addiction plaguing celebrities. With Australians spending a third of their time online perusing Facebook, however, it seems the everyday Aussie is not far behind in mirroring the trend. Drug Addiction Treatments treatment for drug addiction

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Crystal Meth Addiction

Like any other drugs, once abused, meth addiction could result to damaging effects towards the user’s body. Upon entering the brain, meth triggers the rapid release of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine which regulate feelings of pleasure. It is very active in mesolimbic reward pathways of the brain which causes intense euphoria.

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New ‘Stop Drinking 411′ Campaign Promotes Alcohol Recovery and Prevention via Web Social Media (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

More info…National Institute For Alcohol Recovery (NIFAR) is launching a global recovery and prevention campaign called Stop Drinking 411 to combat prevalent alcohol abuse…read more. Drug Addiction Treatments drug addiction treatments

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Opiate Dependency

Opiate drugs are narcotic sedatives that depress activity of the central nervous system, reduce pain, and induce sleep. These, like other prescription drugs, could be beneficial to the body. Yet, when taken abusively can lead to addiction.

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Pot And Pop: New Research Finds Stronger Link Between Music And Marijuana Use Among Teens (Medical News Today)

More info…Teens who frequently listen to music that contains references to marijuana are more likely to use the drug than their counterparts with less exposure to such lyrics, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study online now in the journal Addiction… Drug Addiction Treatments drug addiction treatment center

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