The Philosophical View on Addiction
The philosophical view on addiction is something that has changed over the years, and it is still contested today. In the past, most people’s philosophical view on addiction was that addiction was a matter of willpower and addicts were simply... Learn MoreIn The News: Recreational Cocaine Use Increases Risk of Heart Attack & Stroke
What is cocaine? Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. Cocaine’s addictive properties are related to its effect on the body’s reward pathways. It is a strong central nervous system stimulant that increases levels of dopamine, a brain chemical associated... Learn MoreHIV and drug addiction
HIV and Drug Addiction HIV and drug addiction have always been inexorably linked. Since HIV began making headlines in the 80’s, drug addicts were one of the key demographics for the outbreak. Indeed, I’ve met several people in recovery who... Learn MoreTeens at risk with ‘Thinspo’ dieting
Google 'thinspo' and you'll come across thousands of tumblrs, forums and other dedicated websites to the idea of "Thin Inspiration". Thinspo is usually used by young teenage girls (and boys) who are desperately trying to be thin. Eating disorders affect many young girls... Learn MoreSmoking’s effect on women’s health
Smoking's effect on women's health Smoking isn’t good for anyone, but for women, smoking can be especially dangerous because of the way it affects their reproductive health. Also, women seem to be more prone to the negative effects of smoking,... Learn MoreIn The News: 24-Year-Old Recovering Addict wins World Series of Poker
24 year old Greg Merson went from being a straight-A student in high school to dropping out of the University of Maryland (in 2007) for his addiction to cocaine. Now a recovering cocaine, Adderall and OxyContin addict he’s a champion.... Learn MoreSigns of Codependency
[caption id="attachment_4374" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Signs of Codependency"][/caption] Signs of Codependency Codependency basically means that you make your relationship more important than yourself. One or both of the people are so invested in the relationship that they ignore their own needs,... Learn More
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