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Craving a substance to calm one down or get one high, whether it's legal or not, can be termed an addiction. Drug and alcohol addiction, also called Substance Use Disorder, is an over-dependence on a legal or illegal drug or medication. Bear in mind that alcohol and nicotine, though legal substances, also are considered drugs. One can be addicted to prescription drugs ... Continue Reading
Do we judge addicts so harshly because we see ourselves in them? Dr. Gabor Maté shares the truth about the causes of addiction and how to address the problem. This post from Uplift showcases a podcast on the topic by addiction specialist Dr. Gabor Maté. What is Really Behind Addiction? Ever notice how frequently the word “addict” is used? Just do a Google News ... Continue Reading
Though anxiety medications are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs, there are many reasons to avoid taking them if at all possible. This post from Reset.me unveils some of the many natural alternatives to Xanax, Ativan, and other prescription anti-anxiety drugs.Anxiety has reached epidemic proportions in the United States with over 40 million people affected. Anxiety ... Continue Reading
First modern scans of people on a LSD trip has given researchers unprecedented insight into neural basis for the effects of the psychedelic drug. This post from The Guardian reveals LSD’s impact on the brain in groundbreaking images. The profound impact of LSD on the brain has been laid bare by the first modern scans of people high on the drug. The images, taken from ... Continue Reading
'It's not the chemicals, it's your cage.'This great illustration spotlights the topic of addiction we covered a few months ago by sharing a post by Johann Hari Author of “Chasing The Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs”Johann Hari isn't the only one talking about how wrong we are about addiction.Enter Dr. Carl HartWhat follows is a story and interview from High ... Continue Reading
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