Addiction

Staten Island Hands Out Narcan Kits to Combat Overdose Author: Justin Mckibben Recent data shows a drastic decrease in overdose in 2013, though it still remains remarkably high over-all as an issue in America. Staten Island is the so-called overlooked borough of New York City that has been despairingly... Learn More

Drugs That Cause Behavioral Addictions: Can They Teach Us About Addiction? By Cheryl Steinberg According to a new study, abnormal behaviors such as pathological gambling, sex addiction, and compulsive shopping are linked to the use of certain drugs commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease. These behaviors are labeled ‘abnormal’ because they were... Learn More

New Coffee Upgrade: Is It a Relapse? Author: Justin Mckibben So we have already discussed how some people believe drinking coffee excessively should practically be considered a relapse. The mind and mood altering properties of coffee can be debated and analyzed all day, and opinions will still... Learn More

15 Reality Stars Arrested for Drugs Celebrities seem to always be in the news for misbehaving. Here are 15 reality stars arrested for drugs. #1. Ronald Dunlap, Cheer Perfection Dunlap is the co-owner of the gym featured in a reality show on the TLC channel. He... Learn More

Should I Go to Rehab If I’m Addicted to the Life-Style? Author: Justin Mckibben When many people think of addiction, they think it is limited to the substance, and don’t often enough associate the other behavior and relationships that make up ‘the life-style’ that comes with addiction or just with... Learn More

SWAT Raid Shatters Boca Raton Stigma [caption id="attachment_14267" align="aligncenter" width="403" class=" "] Photo Via:www.westbocanews.com[/caption] (Right to left: Hassan Jones/Terry Utter/Antonio Francula) Author: Justin Mckibben Some people still think that an area like Boca Raton, Florida is basically immune to things like drug addiction run rampant or... Learn More

6 Ways Addiction is in Our Blood and is Being Exploited You might be a recovering addict but, I’m willing to bet there are other areas of your life that would qualify as active addiction. About 20% of you are smokers. For those without a recognized drug addiction – normies as... Learn More

Dual Diagnosis Treatment in West Palm Beach, FL Dual Diagnosis Treatment in West Palm Beach, FL Defined Quite often, mental illness and addiction go hand-in-hand. And because these are both recognized as medical conditions by medical professionals, there is specialized treatment available that is designed to treat these... Learn More

More People Using Heroin in the Workplace By Cheryl Steinberg When I came across this article, I have to admit, my interest was piqued. After all, I was what would be considered a functional addict and I was one of the people this article is talking about:... Learn More

First Diagnosis for Internet Addiction Disorder: Google Glasses [caption id="attachment_14210" align="aligncenter" width="409" class=" "] Photo Via:www.wikipedia.org[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben The first reported case of internet addiction disorder with Google Glasses has supposedly been treated, according to a new study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. One man who reportedly... Learn More

Detox for Pain Meds After Surgery or Illness Were you prescribed pain meds after surgery or a serious illness? Are you now trying to stop taking the meds, only to find that you begin to feel sick, depressed, and anxious? This is a sign of drug dependence... Learn More

If You Could Erase Your Past, Would You? Eternal Sunshine of an Addicted Mind When I came across an article on thefix.com called, “Erasing Your Traumas,” I was intrigued. I also immediately thought of the 2004 Oscar-winning movie, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The basic premise (don’t... Learn More

Staten Island Hands Out Narcan Kits to Combat Overdose

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