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A Day in the Life of a Food Addict
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Many people who have no difficulties controlling their eating wonder why food addicts overeat. A day in the life of a food addict gives a first hand account of what it is like when you overeat, al... -
A Day in the Life of a Heavy Pot Smoker
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Friday, May 03, 2013
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Friday, May 03, 2013
This is a fictitious account of the day to day experience and effects of daily marijuana smoking by a heavy pot smoker. -
Work Life Balance
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
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Monday, April 29, 2013
It is increasingly difficult for anyone to find a good work life balance, but for some people, the lack of work life balance reflects workaholism. -
A Day in the Life of a Workaholic
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Monday, April 15, 2013
Updated:
Sunday, April 21, 2013
What is it like to be addicted to work? This fictitious account of a workaholic's typical day illustrates some of the experiences they face. -
A Day in the Life of a Child of Alcoholics
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Monday, April 08, 2013
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Monday, April 08, 2013
Children of alcoholics have a tough life, but their problems are often invisible to the other children and adults around them. A day in the life of a child of alcoholics provides some insight into... -
Marijuana and Breastfeeding
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Updated:
Monday, March 25, 2013
There is a lot of uncertainty among mothers who breastfeed and among doctors about whether breastfeeding should be avoided among women who smoke marijuana. This article tells you what the research... -
A Day in the Life of a Smoker
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Saturday, March 09, 2013
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Saturday, March 09, 2013
This is a fictitious account of what it is like coping with the stress, expense and social stigma experienced by people who choose to smoke today. -
A Day in the Life of a Shopaholic
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Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
What is it like to be addicted to shopping, on a day to day basis? This ficticious account gets across some of the key features of shopping addiction, including disassociation, concurrent substanc... -
Should I Come Off Methadone?
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Common question from an addictions.about.com reader about coming off methadone. -
Ten Ways to Support Someone After a Death From Drugs In Their Family
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Updated:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Ten ways to support someone who has lost an addicted relative or loved one to a death from drugs. -
What Not to Say to Someone Who Has Lost an Addicted Relative or Loved One
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Updated:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Sooner or later, the families and friends of people with addictions are faced with the person's death. They need the support of those around them, but often people say the wrong thing, even when t... -
What Not to Say to Someone With a Drug Addiction
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
This article describes some of the ignorant, rude, or just plain clueless comments or questions that people with drug addiction hear from family and friends. If a friend, partner, parent or child i... -
What Is Sex Addiction?
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Updated:
Friday, February 15, 2013
Explores definitions and the controversy of the concept of sex addiction. -
What is Love Addiction?
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Updated:
Friday, February 15, 2013
Article explaining the research behind love addiction, and how it differs from sex addiction. -
Is Sex Addiction a Real Addiction?
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Updated:
Monday, February 11, 2013
We hear a lot in the media about sex addiction, and particularly whether celebrities such as David Duchovny and Tiger Woods are "sex addicts." But is sex addiction a real addiction, like addiction... -
Real Life Sex Addict David Duchovny Portrays Sex Addiction Within Marriage
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Monday, November 24, 2008
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Monday, February 11, 2013
Real life sex addict David Duchovny portrays a married man addicted to porn in the movie, "Trust the Man." -
Is Sex Addiction Real?
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Updated:
Monday, February 11, 2013
We hear a lot about sex addiction, but is it for real? -
As a recovering sex addict, when is it safe to start a new relationship?
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Friday, November 07, 2008
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Monday, February 11, 2013
When and how can a recovering sex addict start a new relationship? -
Ten Types of Sex Addiction in "Don't Call It Love"
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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Monday, February 11, 2013
Dr Patrick Carnes identified ten types of addictive sexual behavior in his book, "Don't Call It Love." Here, the ways that sexually addictive behaviors undermine love and intimacy are explored. -
Ten Tips for a Healthy Sexual Intimacy After a Sex Addiction
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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Monday, February 11, 2013
The key characteristics of a healthy intimacy after treatment for a sexual addiction. -
Art Therapy as a Sex Addiction Treatment
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Monday, February 11, 2013
The art therapy approach can be an effective treatment for a variety of sexual addictions. -
How Can I Stop Hurting?
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
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Sunday, February 03, 2013
Although drugs can sometimes numb emotional as well as physical pain, there are ways it can make the problem worse. -
Was I Sexually Abused?
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Answer to the frequently asked question, "Was I Sexually Abused?" -
How to Cure a Hangover
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Updated:
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Explains what causes a hangover, and effective remedies for a hangover. -
Stupid Things People Say About Addiction
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Readers share the most stupid things people say about addiction. -
Physical Pain and Emotional Pain
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
Updated:
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Emotional pain worsens the experience of physical pain, but what is meant by "emotional pain?" And how does it relate to physical pain? -
Does Caffeine Improve Memory?
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Updated:
Saturday, January 05, 2013
Answer to the frequently asked question, "Does caffeine improve memory?" -
What to Expect from Caffeine Withdrawal
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Updated:
Saturday, January 05, 2013
This article explains the symptoms that are commonly experienced when people go through caffeine withdrawal. -
The Stages of Change Model of Overcoming Addiction
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Updated:
Saturday, January 05, 2013
How people overcome addiction, as described by the stages of change or transtheoretical model of addiction and behavior change. -
Types of Marijuana
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
Updated:
Monday, December 31, 2012
An overview of the different types of marijuana and cannabis preparations. -
What Is Marinol?
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Updated:
Monday, December 31, 2012
Glossary definition of Marinol. -
What is Cannabis?
Created:
Monday, September 05, 2011
Updated:
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Find out more about cannabis -- what you might hear it called, what it is, and why people have such strong opinions about it.