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Cannabis is one of the most controversial drugs. This status has increased further due to the availability of synthetic marijuana, a substance that mimics marijuana’s effects. This product that is available to buy via the internet has not been tested and can be dangerous to users. Read More
The UK government currently allows tens of thousands of it’s citizens to claim benefits for their drug or alcohol addiction. Thankfully this approach is being questioned as it only leads to a cycle of addiction and poverty. Rehabilitation will accomplish far more not only for the addict, but society as a whole. Read More
Love addiction lacks a high profile in society, but this does not mean that it is any less damaging to its sufferers. Only now is awareness beginning to grow about this crippling behavioral affliction. Hopefully this new awareness will help those suffering in silence to come forward to seek help. Read More
What is being addicted to love? Is it all about joy, sensuality and happiness? A clinical love addiction is actually something quite different. This article explores this in more detail and offers an opportunity for love addicts to realise that recovery is achievable. Read More
The consequences of sex addciton can be traumatic for both the perpetrator and those associated with them. Whatever the underlying cause of the addciton is recovery is achievable though. Read More
Is addiction a social phenomenon, a behavioural problem or an illness? Recent research throws some light on this, however the bottom line is that whatever the cause of addiction is the effects of active addiction are never productive. Read More
For most, the answer to this question is yes. Of course we all crave a sense of validation and the love of others. Those are human needs. However, where the need for others’ love and approval becomes the sole criteria … Read More
A recent study undertaken by The National Centre on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University in the US puts forth that substance abuse has its origin in years of adolescence. The study found that 90% of Americans who … Read More
Posted in Alcohol Addiction Drug Addiction Love Addiction Sex Addiction Tagged AddictionFamily Leave a commentOne in four people in the UK suffer a mental health problem at some point in their lives, yet the fact that these numbers appear to increase on a yearly basis, it has long been known that a great deal … Read More
There are many theories around the nature of addiction, most of which have arisen around the nature of an uncontrollable habit of using alcohol or other drugs. Read More
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