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
Everything We Think We Know About The Cause Of Addiction Is WRONG
'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
The Likely Cause of Addiction Has Been Discovered, and It Is Not What You Think
Addiction and drugs are synonymous, right? Seems logical enough... that's the story told and understood. But what if this deep rooted belief was questioned. Would you feel open enough to shift perspective for a moment and see another side? Well, we invite you to just that by reading this article... Written by: Johann Hari Author of "Chasing The Scream: The First ... Continue Reading