Posted under Gambling

Just How Serious Are Gambling Addictions?

Dr. Timothy Fong has treated serious gambling addicts for years and says he knows people who have cravings for gambling that are stronger than their urge for sex. As a result of these cravings, they may stay up for 36 straight hours to place bets. Continue Reading

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Bath Salts Ingredient “Mephedrone” Causes Cravings Similar to Meth and Ecstasy

Parents beware, there is a new designer drug mix that is sold in the form of bath salts. This drug has been shown to produce methamphetamine-like cravings in rats. Continue Reading

Posted under Food Addiction

Binge Eating at Restaurants

Binge eaters are generally supposed to keep their habits private. They are imagined crouched in a corner of the house, gobbling bags of chips or candy and then hiding the evidence. The reality, however, is often much more refined and is perceived as normal. Continue Reading

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The Psychology Behind Food Cravings

It’s no secret that dieting can be challenging and food cravings can make it even more difficult. Why do we get intense desires to eat certain foods? Although food cravings are a common experience, researchers have only recently begun studying how food cravings emerge.

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Methods & Tips to Reduce Cravings for Drugs and Alcohol

Recovery from alcohol and drug abuse or addiction is a long and often difficult process. One of the hardest things to overcome is the almost unbearable craving you have to take a drink, use a drug, just to get over or get back to feeling good again. Cravings are incredibly hard to resist and are responsible for many incidents of relapse. But you can overcome cravings for alcohol and drugs. It takes discipline, determination and practice. Here are some tips that can help. Continue Reading