How Addiction Happens

U.S. OKs overdose treatment to fight spike in painkiller deaths
Overdoses occur among those addicted to such painkillers but can also happen accidentally in patients using them legitimately to treat pain. The device is called Evzio and automatically delivers a set dose of naloxone, a drug ingredient already …
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Greater access to addiction treatment, support services for family, friends needed
Many expressed frustration with the limits insurance companies put on accessing treatment and the perceived trend of overprescribing painkillers. They also spoke of the need to change the perception that substance abuse and mental health are separate …
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Woman'S Bungled Crime Spree Nets Six Years In Prison
Tenney told probation she too is a drug addict, using methamphetamine, heroin and prescription painkillers. She aggravated her meth addition by using it … “I am sorry for what happened,” Tenney told Judge Peter Cahill. “I do have a drug problem and …
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Alcoholism rehab leader forays into B opium addiction treatment market – Gant Daily

Alcoholism rehab leader forays into $ 23B opium addiction treatment market Gant Daily Los Angeles, CA, United States (4E) – A novel addiction treatment technology for alcoholics may also treat opioid or heroin dependence, which affects five million people in the U.S. and results to some 17,000 deaths yearly. Kent Emry, CEO of BioCoRx, Inc.

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Rob Kardashian Reuters International Business Times The 26-year-old has reportedly checked himself into rehab at The Meadows trauma and addiction treatment center in Arizona. According to reports, Kardashian has gained weight due to smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol and prescription cough syrup. and more »

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Campus Journalists: Medicine Park aired 5-3-13 — Campus Journalists: Medicine Park aired 5-3-13 In this excerpt from the PBS newshour, correspondent Betty Ann Bowser looks at what Oklahoma is doing to battl…

Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
(USA TODAY) The Affordable Care Act, which promises sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction, requires that treatment be offered to those who are newly insured through the insurance exchanges or Medicaid, the …
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Barriers Remain Despite Health Law's Push To Expand Access To Substance …
The law requires that substance abuse treatment be offered to people newly insured through the insurance exchanges or Medicaid, the government health plan for the poor and disabled. Jessica Schabel, 19, is under treatment at the Impact Drug and Alcohol …
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Selfies Cause Narcissism, Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide? – Guardian Liberty Voice

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Selfies Cause Narcissism, Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide? Guardian Liberty Voice Is it possible that selfies, the trend of taking pictures of oneself, could cause narcissism, addiction, mental illness and even suicide? That's what seems to be suggested by expert opinion surrounding the phenomenon, and a man diagnosed with body …

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Why so much shame in addiction? – ChicagoNow (blog)

Why so much shame in addiction? ChicagoNow (blog) Alcoholism, and addiction in general causes so much sorrow and pain for so many. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence estimates that 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence. That's just …

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Revealed: What causes gambling addiction Scientists have identified a brain … – Free Press Journal    Read more...

Substance Abuse: The Power of Acceptance
But when our will is frustrated or we're hurt in some way, our displeasure causes us to react, ranging from anger to withdrawal. We might deny or distort what's happening to lessen our pain. … Try to tell an anorexic that she's too thin, an alcoholic …
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Swee'pea Daniels: "Too Beautiful To Be True"
The only problem was, he was a freshman in high school. … A series of articles about UNLV's recruiting practices appeared shortly after in New York Newsday, leading to the investigations that eventually caused Tarkanian to resign. … After listing …
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Daily police routine rarely dull (with video)
Officer Sam Fox, who serves on the Marshfield Police Department Special Response Team, describes the gear and weapons team members use, while Officer Landon Kramer, also on the team, assists in the background. / Liz Welter/ … “If you have time, do …
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Van Hollen: Help stop the spiral of addiction. ‘Take back’ unused prescription … – Marshfield News-Herald

Van Hollen: Help stop the spiral of addiction. 'Take back' unused prescription … Marshfield News-Herald Van Hollen announces statewide heroin initiative: Sept. 26. Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen launched a four-stop tour on Thursday to announce a statewide public awareness campaign to prevent heroin use. Produced by Kali Thiel … and more »

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Heroin ‘filled the hole’: For kid from suburbs, pot was first stop on road to … – Omaha World-Herald

Read more... Heroin 'filled the hole': For kid from suburbs, pot was first stop on road to … Omaha World-Herald “I'm not proud of it, but I try to explain to him that until you're on the receiving end, you don't know how I feel.” She worries that sounds too harsh but said she knows parents of other addicts have similar thoughts. She remains devoted to her son … and more »