the brain

Good Sam Meets Mr. Brownstone

Good Sam Meets Mr. Brownstone
A dozen years ago the story was different and prescription painkillers were often the addict's drug of first choice, Greene said. (The Center for Drug Problems has provided drug rehab treatment since the late-1970s, making… Continue reading

Addiction problems, cannot overcome addictions?

Question by Tia: Addiction problems, cannot overcome addictions?
Okay so here’s the thing. I can get really addicted to things from period to period.
First it was facebook. Countless hours of facebooking sometimes all night long. That kept going for… Continue reading

Is excessive food consumption as bad as any other addiction?

Question by Edgar R: Is excessive food consumption as bad as any other addiction?
Like alcoholism or drug abuse, why?

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Answer by Allison Ball
Most people are not chemically addicted to food, but you can be.… Continue reading

Addiction and the Brain – drug or alcohol abuse is a disease.

Addiction and the Brain – drug or alcohol abuse is a disease. — Addiction and the Brain – drug or alcohol abuse is a disease. This is a very informative display of an otherwise complicated process, including a graphic ill…… Continue reading

Why are drugs needed in addiction treatment?

Question by aya e: Why are drugs needed in addiction treatment?
Can’t the patients get by and get well through just therapy and counseling and going cold turkey? What is the medication for?

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Answer by Miss… Continue reading

Vicodin addiction and recovery questions.?

Question by Keith Sheffield: Vicodin addiction and recovery questions.?
i am 20 i had been doing vicodin. since an atv accident when i was 16 (2008) taking it almost daily, sometimes id go a week without one with no problem… Continue reading