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The New Year is a great time to think about overcoming an addiction. Whether it is quitting smoking, reducing or quitting alcohol, drugs, gambling, or any other behavioral addiction, there has never been more support, or more good reasons to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Read more...

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Thinking of giving in to someone who may be addicted to video games and giving them what they want for Christmas? Read other columns encouraging you to buy a gamer more game-related stuff, but worried it will make the problem worse? At a loss for other ideas?

Fear not. Just read these Gift Ideas For Excessive Video Gamers, and you will be set to buy something much more suitable in time for Christmas. Read more...

The party season is upon us, along with numerous risks. Keeping your reputation intact at your work Xmas party is important, but you also need to stay safe in less formal gatherings. So here are some tips:

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I'm amazed this is legal, but apparently cell phone companies can offer a tantalizing contract in which texts are free, then change the deal without ensuring you are properly informed about it.

And who are they targeting? Young people who have the potential to get hooked on texting. It's like the classic drug pusher's strategy -- the first few hits are free, and once you are hooked, the cost is hiked. Read more...