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Cork treatment centre trains addicts in resuscitation skills in effort to …
A Cork treatment centre is training people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol in resuscitation skills in a bid to prevent death from overdose. The quality improvement initiative at Arbour House, a non-residential centre for people with alcohol and …
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Smartphones linked to sudden increase in gambling
Two of Ireland's largest addiction treatment centres, Aiseiri and Cuan Mhuire, confirmed that they have noted a steep rise in the number of people seeking help. Ireland's foremost gambling addiction expert, Paul Mullins of Aiseiri, confirmed that …
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Featured letter: State should take action to fight gambling addiction
It's a shame that our government has to push gambling, disregarding the destruction it can cause to families. … Also, those who abuse drugs and alcohol have treatment centers that are covered by insurance, but compulsive gamblers do not have that.
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The stress test – taking care of our mental health
Mitchell, who heads the school of psychiatry at the University of NSW, says some people look for a “quick fix, whatever works”, and may turn to alcohol — even though it is a depressant drug — and cigarettes, potentially forming an addiction that …
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Question by Tiana: Genetic predisposition to alchoholism?
This has always sounded like bullshit to me. I dont understand how, you becoming addicted to alcohol makes your child genetically more likely to have alcohol abuse problems. Especially if the child is already born when your addiction begins.
Now I would understand if;

A. By genetic predisposition this meant that something in the DNA of the original drinker left them more susceptible to habits, addictions or addictive behavior,

B. Maybe skip the whole genetic part and this means that something about being a child watching your parents drink makes you more likely to turn to drinking later in life.

Anyone got any science to explain this to me? Or to help me understand in general?

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Victim's family testifies in shoe stabbing case
So far one of the biggest problems for a federal judge overseeing a patent battle between the world's largest smartphone makers isn't about stolen ideas. It's getting the roomful of smartphone …. But authorities testified that Trujillo's blood …
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Fort Hood raises red flags about military recruitment
Histories of child abuse or neglect, including bad parenting, children raised in alternative arrangements like Foster care, histories of drug or alcohol abuse, violence, suicide, academic problems, criminal activity, genetic abnormalities, psychiatric …
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A Date with Destiny
He was a tweeker, a meth addict, a junkee. He was also a thief, … That's a church that specializes in people who crave redemption from drugs and alcohol. Hard to say … Herndon was struggling with his addiction, Rost said, trying to be the man that …
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Question by unicorn rainbow goldfish baybee!: what is the worst addiction?
drugs/alcohol, sex, cigarettes, food, internet? which one is the worst in your opinion and WHY? and is there another one that is worse? what do you think it is

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Answer by Gabe
any addiction at all is bad.

worse in my opinioin is drugs and alcohol. They can make you violent. and drugs can kill you on your first try.

Answer by Ben L
Heron, it is the worst of any addiction. The way heron works is that it creates a euphoric sensation that is better then any feeling you can get naturally, it is better then Sex and Eating, Two things that release the most endorphins in the brain. So imagine feeling better then you ever felt then never being able to get it again, so you take more and more to chase that high. Heron also has the highest rate of suicide among recovering addicts because nothing ever feels that good again.    Read more...

New Helpline in Spotswood Makes Finding Recovery Easier for Young Addicts
LIGHTNING RELEASES (4/2/2014) – One of the most difficult aspects of overcoming substance abuse is finding the right rehab center for treatment. It can be especially challenging for teenagers. Many teens often turn to their parents or their friends for …
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New Adolescent Helpline in Kenilworth Aids Search for Substance Abuse …
A new helpline established in Kenilworth is providing young addicts with reliable drug rehab assistance. By dialing (908) 975-0167, teens can speak directly to certified addiction professionals. Operators are always available to provide information on …
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Marco Island Rehab Helpline Assisting in the Fight Against Teenager Addiction
LIGHTNING RELEASES 03/28/14 – Drugs and alcohol are such a big issue because they are remarkably easy to get hooked on but often extremely difficult to stop using. In plenty of cases, the most difficult aspect of the entire recovery process is not the …
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