Recently, Lindsay Lohan appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, during which the talk show host subjected her to a pointed interrogation about her addiction issues.
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Barnard described his public confession as “kind of like this big weight […] being lifted off my shoulders,” and stressed that his decision to talk about his treatment on the show was a testament to his dedication to get better.
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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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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.
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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McCready’s struggle with prescription pill addiction and alcohol abuse – both of which she faced criminal charges for – had threatened her life in the past.
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Individuals from states with lower drinking ages were more likely to engage in binge-drinking throughout their lives, say researchers.
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“I kept hoping she would just stop – Ididn’t understand addiction,” says Tina Holley.
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If someone you love is struggling with a meth addiction, you know how all-consuming this habit can be.
