Drugs & Addiction

December 9, 2015
The Problem with Pessimism: Is Negativity an Addiction?
Addiction is most frequently discussed and understood as an addiction to a physical substance. Drugs, alcohol, gambling, and even food addictions are well-known; however, there…
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December 8, 2015
Extra Cheese: The Current State of Food Addiction
Drugs and alcohol are most commonly referenced when discussing addiction. Most people are aware of addiction to these substances and acknowledge the need for education…
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December 2, 2015
The Relationship between OCD and Addiction
One of the most common factors in the development of drug and alcohol addiction is the presence of a co-occurring disorder. Nearly 6 in 10…
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December 1, 2015
Dabs: The Scary New Face of THC
Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused drugs in the United States. It is reported that over 104 million people have tried marijuana at…
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November 24, 2015
Workaholic: What is Work Addiction and how is it Dangerous?
People work hard for a variety of reasons. Some work hard to ensure they can provide for their families, while others may work hard for…
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November 18, 2015
Drip, Drop, Dead: The Truth about Morphine Abuse
Morphine is an opiate painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is a prescription drug that is sold under several brand names including…
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November 17, 2015
Rolling the Dice: Warning Signs of a Gambling Addiction
Addiction can take many different forms. While drugs and alcohol are the most common causes of addiction, there are many other vices that can be…
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November 4, 2015
“Selfie” Addiction is Nothing to Smile About
With the rise of social media, people everywhere are constantly updating each other on their activities, thoughts, and ideas via status updates and photo posts.…
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November 3, 2015
Is Vaping Leading to Long-Term Addiction?
Smoking is one of the leading causes of death both in the United States and around the world. Every year, nearly 480,000 American can be…
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