In a recent piece for the Golden Gate Xpress, Brian Rinker candidly explained that outsiders – even if they are family members, significant others or close friends – will never really be able to comprehend what drives an addict.
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For individuals who don’t have a support system in place – or are perhaps surrounded by enablers in a high-stress environment – resuming their old habits almost seems inevitable.
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But this case, like so many others, was not simply a matter of straightforward theft.
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Long-term use of cocaine causes the brain to ramp up production of two specific proteins that essentially feed off of each other and increase the displayed signs of addiction.
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Just as medical researchers are continually investigating the triggers that lead chronic illnesses to flare up, the same is being done for addictive behaviors.
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A West Virginia-based news outlet reported that 48 attorney generals signed a letter imploring the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner to implement stricter restrictions on prescription pill production and urge drug manufacturers to invest further in abuse-resistant formulas.
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One aspect of this story that is somewhat heartening is the outrage that these actions sparked, not just among CSU students, but across the nation.
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Recently, the former president of Brazil and current chairman of the Global Commission on Drug Policy called for increased sensitivity in drug abuse intervention and treatment methods.
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If your teen will not heed your warnings regarding the realities of drug abuse, they may be more receptive if this information comes from a figure they idolize.
Last month, Your News Now, a media outlet based in Texas, reported on a serious traffic accident that took place because the driver was under the influence of pills and alcohol.
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), substance abuse rates skyrocketed among this population between 2002 and 2008, and a study monitoring soldiers after they returned from Iraq showed that, within months, more than a quarter of these individuals demonstrated signs of alcoholism.
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In a recent interview with the entertainment website ThisIs50.com, rapper Joe Budden addressed the fact that the music industry has labeled him a “druggie rapper,” even though he no longer uses any narcotics.
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