Researchers say certain club drugs trigger a chemical chain reaction in the brain similar to what occurs during traumatic brain injury, leading to cell death, memory loss and potentially irreversible brain damage.
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Why does private addiction treatment work for some addicts but not others? In a word: Effort. Addiction treatment programs don’t succeed by magic, and not even the most exclusive addiction treatment center in California can save you from having to do the heavy lifting on the road to recovery. If you’re going to get better, […]

I had been taking Paxil 20mg daily for 6 years. I went to my family doctor feeling overwhelmed with having three young boys, and living in an abusive relationship. Needless to say I was stressed out BIGTIME! I was unable to sleep at night, didn’t have much of an appetite and I […]

Pedophilia might be the result of faulty connections in the brain. A new study showed that pedophiles had significantly less “white matter.” The study challenges the commonly held belief that pedophilia is brought on by childhood trauma or abuse. This finding is the strongest evidence yet that pedophilia is instead the result of a problem […]

Sometimes the importance of being reminded in addiction recovery of just how sick I was in active addiction slips my mind. There is a fine line between dwelling in the past and reflecting on your past and sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference.
Since staying in the day is an important part of my life, […]

AP - Obesity rates in U.S. women seem to be staying level, and the rate in men may be hitting a plateau now, too, according to a new government report released Wednesday.
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Consumption of alcohol and tobacco are two most dreaded addictions causing a major global health impact. In most cases, there exists an association between alcohol and tobacco use. According to available research data, around 80-95 percent consumers of alcohol are also the biggest consumers of tobacco. Combination of both the habits causes a far greater […]

Research findings conclude that alcoholics in early recovery tend to have impaired cognitive functioning, and nicotine is known to have beneficial effects under certain circumstances. New findings show that nicotine patches may enhance cognitive functioning among newly recovering alcoholics with a history of smoking.
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Step 9 of all 12 step programs for addiction recovery calls for a complete making of amends to those who we have wronged through our behaviors while using.
Not something that many of us look forward to, but a valuable and ultimately very liberating step, and something that all in recovery are well advised to […]

Scientists are defining the most effective ways to treat tobacco dependence. In a recent research review, they highlight the surprisingly significant role that the health practitioner can play in helping people quit smoking, as well offer a comprehensive summary of tobacco use, causes of nicotine dependence, and advances in treatment and intervention.
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