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.
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In the News: Flying High in Silicon Valley
Naturally, high-energy entrepreneurs are attracted to stimulants. At least until they begin to experience the toxicity associated with too much of a good thing.
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Functioning on Heroin?
They qualify for the diagnosis, but have not yet experienced the sort of problems that are usually required to motivate a serious attempt to abandon drug use.
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Perception or Deception?
The addicted brain is unable to accurately evaluate the situation.
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The View Depends on Where You Stand
This isn’t a problem a physician can deal with comfortably in the context of a 12-15 minute office visit.
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Crystal Ball: Cannabis Use Disorder
There’s a lag between the onset of an addictive disorder and arrival in treatment.
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A ‘Secret’ Life
He perceives it as gradual when in reality it’s progressing rather quickly.
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Drug Testing Blues
I’m always surprised when some pro athlete tests positive on the first day of training camp– what, he didn’t get the memo?
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Witnessing
You understand, on an emotional level, that you’re not really alone, and that everyone isn’t looking down on you for being who you are.
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Pot and the NFL Draft
A key trait of the addict is a weird ability to function despite the presence of high concentrations of a drug.
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Taking Action: Know the Enemy
The behaviors of alcoholics and addicts are so predictable because the disease follows a certain progression.
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The Struggle to Maintain
For many, only age and health issues, or an unanticipated dip in that protective tolerance, were enough to finally motivate them to seek help.
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Do You Know What (Drugs) Your Kids Are Doing?
It is vital that your teen feels able to talk to you about drugs; if they are using but are afraid of the consequences of telling you it will only lead to more deception.
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