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Causes Of Addiction: Study finds why smokers gain weight when they quit
WASHINGTON (AP) – Scientists say they’ve finally discovered why smokers tend to gain some weight when they kick the habit. It turns out that nicotine can rev up brain cells that normally signal people to stop eating when they’re full, researchers report in Friday’s edition of the journal Science. The weight connection …
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Causes Of Addiction: Study finds why smokers gain weight when they quit
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON Scientists say they’ve finally discovered why smokers tend to gain some weight when they kick the habit. It turns out that nicotine can rev up brain cells that normally signal people to stop eating when they’re full, researchers report in Friday’s edition of the journal Science. The weight connection isn’t huge: On average, quitters gain less than 10 …
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Causes Of Addiction: A Ryerson student interviews Ronzig part 3

Part 3 of an 8 part video where Ronzig discusses his experiences over 10 years as a homeless crack addict. In this series he discusses causes of addiction and homelessness as well as the difficulties homeless people face in their struggle to survive another day. He offers a unique perspective on what is required to end the devastation of homelessness and his observations of why the politicians are not moving to legitimately address the situation. He comments on death, disease and brutality as related to homelessness with particular emphasis on government condoned and sponsored police brutality. Video shot November 2008

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