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Fans of hard hitting news often turn the UK-based BBC organization for thorough exposes and reports. We too find them to be quite exceptional, which is why we were especially pleased when they published an in-depth article on gambling addiction. The famed site certainly did...
We all know that alcohol consumption is commonplace amongst people across America. But just how much are people actually drinking during a given year? Truth be told, the stat is rather staggering. According to new research released from The Associated Press, U.S. citizens take...
It's hard to argue with data coming out of Harvard University. The famed Ivy League school is considered one of the best in the nation and the gold standard when it comes to in-depth research. So naturally, we were intrigued when we heard they chose...
We always like to keep an eye on the articles that come out of U.S. News & World Report. Surprisingly, the national research site publishes a lot of interesting insights on the topic of addiction and how it impacts the country as a whole. This...
In case you were unaware, addictions can be even more dangerous for those with developing brains. Teenagers, for example, can put themselves at great risk for brain damage if they heavily indulge in drugs and alcohol at an early age. One recent research report made...
Leave it to Silicon Valley to embrace unconventional "out of the box" trends when it comes to conquering addictions. The latest concept (which was recently covered on the Vox website) is called "dopamine fasting" and involves complete isolation from any action that may stimulate the...
We have all heard that the urge to use may increase during the holiday season. But if true, what is the real root of that problem? One prominent neuroscientist believes it all harkens back to loneliness and the idea of being isolated during a meaningful...
When examining life threatening addictions, "out of the box" treatment methods are often required; particularly for those who have had little success with traditional recovery tactics. And sometimes, it's those outlier approaches that truly make a difference. Interestingly, the NPR website recently profiled one such...
You've heard us say before that addictions can strike anyone. But are there people in certain industries who are more at risk? Truth be told, the answer is yes; particularly when it comes to America's crippling painkiller crisis. New research from New York University confirms...
Obviously, America is in the midst of a major opioid crisis. But when you think about it, pain issues are common across the globe. So why are people becoming addicted at such an alarming rate exclusively here in the states? It's a good question...
At first it may sound counterintuitive. Psychedelics are often lumped into the same category as drugs, so thinking of them as a solution to addiction may seem far fetched. But several high-profile researchers are determined to prove their value. And their data has caught the...
With the opioid addiction crisis wreaking havoc on families across the nation, it's understandable that researchers are being called upon to lend a hand. Ohio, in particular, is a state that has seen a tremendous spike in fatal overdoses. So, scientists at the University of...
We all know that dependencies can rip families apart. But sometimes the public at large might not be aware of just how common this occurrence can be. Some new stats from The Health News Journal could certainly re-emphasize that fact. According to their latest findings,...
We've often reported back on the dangers of binge drinking or consuming massive amounts of alcohol in one sitting. But what about those who take in smaller quantities on a much more regular basis? Well the truth is, that type of lifestyle can be just...
We all know about the tremendous damage that painkillers can have on someone battling a dependency. But imagine how much more it can be magnified when you involve other substances. Recently, a study was released that explored the dangers around combining opioid and marijuana use....
Of course we all know that substance abuse creates serious health risks, can tear apart families and costs people their livelihood. But there are lesser known ripple effects that are certainly worth considering, particularly when you think about social media and the digital age. Regretful...
Traditionally, people tend to associate "binge drinking" (or large consumptions of alcohol in one sitting) with younger generations. Perhaps a college student going to an all-night party. Or a 20-something have a wild weekend in Las Vegas. Well interestingly enough, a new study has revealed...
For most people, the summer is an exciting time. The warm long days offer an added excuse to get out, have fun and (truth be told) indulge. And now, it appears there is actual research that shows that drug experimentation rises sharply during this time...
It's one thing to secretly use on the job or hide an addiction problem. But it's a whole other level, when your problem gets so serious that you actually overdose on company time. Believe it or not, incidents like this are happening at an increasing...
It's a sad fact, but years of substance abuse and/or alcoholism can do severe damage to your body. Thankfully the cravings can be conquered, with proper recovery and treatment. But what about the permanent health effects that may occur afterward? It's certainly a tough topic...
