Causes of Craving. Addiction 101: a Guide to Addiction Treatment – Preview

Causes of Craving. Addiction 101: A Guide to Addiction Treatment – Preview – In 2008 a wildfire swept through Butte County, California. The fire burned for a month and over 10000 residents fled their homes. In Butte County, as in all…

Self medication to relieve stress is drug abuse

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We should understand the dangers of drug abuse and addiction. According to the UN World Health Organisation 2012 World Drug Report, drug abuse kills about 200,000 people worldwide each year, and fewer than one in five people who need treatment, …
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Study : Are " Cheap " Carbs Really Like Drugs To Your Brain ?

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“There is now convincing neurobiological and behavioural evidence indicating that addiction to food is possible.” Previous research has also shown that when animals get “hooked” on sugar, taking it away can lead to symptoms that look a lot like …
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Health law could overwhelm addiction services

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Only 1 cent of every health care dollar in the United States goes toward addiction, and few alcoholics and drug addicts receive treatment. One huge barrier, according to many experts, has been a lack of health insurance. But that barrier crumbles in …
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