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Discovery May Help Cocaine Addiction Treatment – Sci-Tech Today

Discovery May Help Cocaine Addiction Treatment Sci-Tech Today New York researchers have identified a molecular mechanism by which cocaine alters the brain's reward circuits and causes addiction. Dr. Eric J. Nestler, director of the Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New …

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Debt & The Compulsive Spender – CBS Local

Debt & The Compulsive Spender CBS Local At what point does a fun shopping habit become a debt-causing addiction? Are you a compulsive shopper? A ClearPoint credit counselor would recommend that you ask yourself the following questions: Do you shop as a means of relieving stress or escaping … and more »

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An ongoing battle: DuPage County hosts anti-drug forum for parents – Naperville Sun    Read more...

Question by september: What is so enjoyable about cigarette smoking?
I just can’t understand why smokers find it so hard to quit smoking when it is notoriously known as unhealthy habit. And why so many youth fall victim by this vice.

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Answer by Marmar
Same reason why we eat Junk food, Drinking Beer, Speeding.. its all dangerous but does something for you.
Smoking is relaxing and very addicting!..

Answer by hawkechamber
Some people, like me, start smoking to help calm there nerves because of stress. When you give your body enough of something for long enough it gets used to having it and thinks it needs it. Thats why its so hard for some people to quit.

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Food Addictions Believed Similar to Drug and Alcohol Addictions – Guardian Liberty Voice

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Food Addictions Believed Similar to Drug and Alcohol Addictions Guardian Liberty Voice Researchers discovered that the same types of impulsive behaviors which cause some individuals to abuse drugs and alcohol could be a significant contributor to having a harmful connection with food. They found that people who suffer from impulsive … and more »

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LOSING TO LIVE: Common reasons for obesity – Press-Enterprise

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LOSING TO LIVE: Common reasons for obesity Press-Enterprise Genetics also could cause a predisposition to general addictive behavior, Franklin said. Garcia went from 250 pounds to 555 pounds after she entered treatment for methamphetamine addiction. It's common for people to gain a large amount of weight after … and more »

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Community court would reduce crime, make Surrey safer: NDP – CBC.ca    Read more...

FAQ # 85 I Am Addicted To Sugar And Soda Drinks Could This Be Causing My Yeast Infection? — FAQ # 85 I Am Addicted To Sugar And Soda Drinks Could This Be Causing My Yeast Infection? Good day, Erik Bakker, naturopath, author of Candida Crusher, with …

Katie Couric tackles bitter facts about sugar addiction: What you should know
And for everyone who thinks that all calories are created equal, Dr. Lustig warns that an excess of sugar can cause problems ranging from obesity to diabetes. … For example, one soda can contain 14 teaspoonfuls of sugar, which looks like a bag of …
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Pepsi One and Cancer
One soda in particular that is being questioned in causing cancer is Pepsi One. … Additionally, the chemicals used in both sodas and tobacco products are allegedly addictive to keep consumers returning to spend more money on a habit or strong craving.
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Suburban survivors of clergy sex abuse can face lifelong struggle
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse say the trauma they suffered decades ago is something they still must deal with in their daily lives. Each person deals with the pain differently. But they all agree that talking about it helps the healing process. "It still is a journey," said priest sex abuse survivor Carmen Severino of Naperville. "But the more it comes out, the better it will be for those …
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Recognizing Addiction: How to Tell if Someone is Addicted to Alcohol or Drugs — There are a number of ways to identify if someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol. A change in behavior is often the first symptom of abuse. Often times, peo…

How should the NFL deal with increased legalization of marijuana?
It wouldn't surprise me if he is to players' health what Curt Flood was to players' economic freedom: Both were marginalized because they fought for an unpopular cause that ultimately proved right." The science Werner speaks of … "The alternative …
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