Addiction and the Brain – Drug or Alcohol Abuse Is a Disease.

Addiction and the Brain – drug or alcohol abuse is a disease. – Tim Brunson, PhD, talks about how the brain works regarding addictions (alcohol, drug addiction). Why does your brain respond to repeated behavior? How can y…

Drug Cravings Increase during First Few Months of Abstinence

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Drug addiction has been a social concern for a variety of reasons. People who develop an addiction to drugs are at increased risk for negative physical health problems and risk taking that can put them in harm's way. They are more likely to engage in …
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Glee's Cory Monteith Tribute Episode To Feature Drug Addiction Storyline

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The chairman continued to explain that Ryan Murphy and cast members will film PSAs regarding Cory's overdose and drug addiction, set to air throughout the episode. In addition, a fund will be set up in honor of the star with episode's music proceeds:.
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Local Voices: Karen Pershing: Address violence behind drug abuse

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When digging deeply into the complex issues surrounding the current prescription drug epidemic, have we stopped to ask ourselves, “Why is our society so susceptible to addiction?” Pharmaceutical sales data show 70 percent of the world's narcotics are …
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Drug Diversion and Abuse: Tactics for the War on Drugs

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One of the things I have been asked on numerous occasions is “Are we winning the war on drugs?” Every time I get that question, I have to say that inside I cringe just a little bit. I am not sure who came up with the idea of the war on drugs, but I …
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