A really good idea
Big Tobacco, however, will not agree. They'll put up the usual resistance, lobbying Congress, filing lawsuits, etc., and over the years, they've become quite good at it.
More folks talking recovery
...it's a common dilemma for many people in her situation -- do I really have to give up alcohol forever?
First up, how about we hear from Hannibal Lecter himself?
Anthony Hopkins Reflects On 49 Years Of Sobriety Ahead Of 87th Birthday: ‘Life Is In Session’
He recalls the incident that finally led him to "stop drinking abruptly” way back in 1975-- finding himself in Arizona with no clue as to how or why he was there. It was a classic “traveling blackout.”
From the article: “I couldn't remember anything and I was driving a car, drunk out of my skull..." For Anthony Hopkins, that turned out to be the last straw.
Unfortunately, it doesn't always work that way. I've met many others who, in the aftermath of such an incident, disgusted with themselves, then swore off alcohol forever — only to start drinking again, just a few days later.
Talk about a vicious cycle.
So in that respect, Anthony Hopkins was one of the lucky ones. With a bit more luck, he celebrates his 50th sober anniversary next December.
Next up, popular columnist Arya Mahdawi tells us about...
Anthony Hopkins Reflects On 49 Years Of Sobriety Ahead Of 87th Birthday: ‘Life Is In Session’
He recalls the incident that finally led him to "stop drinking abruptly” way back in 1975-- finding himself in Arizona with no clue as to how or why he was there. It was a classic “traveling blackout.”
From the article: “I couldn't remember anything and I was driving a car, drunk out of my skull..." For Anthony Hopkins, that turned out to be the last straw.
Unfortunately, it doesn't always work that way. I've met many others who, in the aftermath of such an incident, disgusted with themselves, then swore off alcohol forever — only to start drinking again, just a few days later.
Talk about a vicious cycle.
So in that respect, Anthony Hopkins was one of the lucky ones. With a bit more luck, he celebrates his 50th sober anniversary next December.
Next up, popular columnist Arya Mahdawi tells us about...
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A World on Speed
...it's possible that one or more of the other major players in the region would attempt to take over.
Gambling — A Public Health Issue?
...because gambling is now an industry with vast resources and a huge political presence, we can expect... significant resistance from those quarters.
A really good idea
Big Tobacco, however, will not agree. They'll put up the usual resistance, lobbying Congress, filing lawsuits, etc., and over the years, they've become quite good at it.
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More folks talking recovery
...it's a common dilemma for many people in her situation -- do I really have to give up alcohol forever?
More folks talking recovery
...it's a common dilemma for many people in her situation -- do I really have to give up alcohol forever?
The Psychonaut as CEO
It appears to attract younger CEO's from industries such as technology, entertainment, and high finance. It's here that we encounter language such as 'visioning', 'aspirationalizing', and 'future-proofing', whatever that may be.
Life in a Hot Spot
Make it a continuing effort, using strategies based in evidence, and harnessing the power of human interaction-- instead of relying on a burst of anti-drug education, however intense.
Hunter on Trial
...in the claustrophobic environment of a trial, it seems it's still permissible to treat the consequences of this complex, multifactorial chronic disorder as simply the result of some poor soul’s irresponsible decision-making.
Limits of Harm Reduction
We either do what works, as challenging as that may be, or we accept the consequences of failure.
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Bipolar & Addicted
“somewhere between 45% and 70%...who have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder will have at some point in their lifetime met the criteria for a substance use disorder.”
Bipolar & Addicted
“somewhere between 45% and 70%...who have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder will have at some point in their lifetime met the criteria for a substance use disorder.”
When Addiction Is The Norm
Genetics appear to play a role, of course; so do environmental factors, including trauma -- something that often haunts such families.
Exercising for Chronic Pain Relief
We've known for several decades that regular exercise, even the mild sort, helps lessen symptoms of depression. It comes as no surprise that it may also help with CPS and the mood problems that accompany it.
Drugs in Jail
If 70% or more of a jail population has been identified as having a drug or alcohol problem – that does happen – then what you’re really operating is a treatment center that happens to have bars on the windows and guards at the entrance.
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First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
Diagnosing Cannabis Use Disorder: Updated
It certainly makes sense that if you suffer from a major mental illness, you should stay away from pot.
Video: Practical Advice on Prescription Painkiller Problems
People have abused opiates for 5,000 years. As much as medicine depends on them, they've always created problems for a percentage of users.
