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Addiction
Besides potentially life-threatening consequences, addiction impacts your health, finances and relationships. ... Show
Besides potentially life-threatening consequences, addiction impacts your health, finances and relationships. Are some people more likely to become addicts? Explore the world of addiction, the challenges of sobriety, and how to get help. Hide
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6 Strange but Real Addictions
250,345 viewsFrom tanning beds to nasal spray, and from plastic surgery to blackberry (crackberry) usage, addiction can crop up almost anywhere. Life is difficult for any addict, but succes...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
Addiction Recovery: The Keys to Success
10,992 viewsWhen seeking addiction treatment for substance abuse or any other addiction, an addict may find a 12-step program the most effective means of detox. Learn more about this road ...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
Addiction Symptoms
8,898 viewsIf someone you care about shows symptoms of being addicted to a substance or activity, you may want to recommend addiction treatment, like rehab. But how can you be sure of an ...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
Addiction Treatment: The Right Center for You
6,780 viewsWhen searching for a rehabilitation center for addiction treatment, there are a number of factors to consider. Here, learn about picking the best drug addiction treatment cente...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
Detox and Symptoms of Withdrawal
7,024 viewsWhen deciding to get sober, the first step is detoxification (detox), which eliminates drugs from the body. Unfortunately, drug detox may lead to withdrawal symptoms, which can...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
Gambling Addiction: The Hidden Illness
14,167 viewsFrom real time casinos to online gambling, many of us enjoy playing the gambler. But for some, occasional gambling may turn into a full-blown addiction. Learn more about this f...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
Internet Addiction: Signs You Need to Shut Down
79,665 viewsWe all love the internet, but could a favorite pastime turn into a full blown addiction? Experts say "yes," internet addiction is real, and life can be very lonely for the inte...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
Kleptomania: When Stealing is an Addiction
11,887 viewsHard to imagine that an illegal activity like shoplifting could become addictive, but it's true: As many as three million Americans have a compulsive need for theft. Why is ste...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
Living with an Addict
7,036 viewsIf you love someone with an addiction, you're no stranger to stress and sadness. Whether staging an intervention, suggesting a therapist, getting family counseling, or another ...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
Painkillers: Dependency vs Addiction
14,842 viewsIt's certainly possible to become addicted to prescription drugs like vicodin, morphine, Demerol, oxycontin and codeine (to name a few!), but tolerance is different than addict...
Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD
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