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Myths about Pornography Addiction May Hinder Treatment
The stereotypes and myths surrounding pornography addiction continue to spark debate among addiction experts, therapists, and patients. Fueled by celebrity headlines about pornography and sexual addiction, much of the debate hinges upon misunderstandings of the factors connected to the addiction. Continue Reading
Posted under Public Policy
Federal Budget Allocates Nearly $26 Billion for Drug Abuse Spending
While cocaine abuse has decreased by almost 50 percent in the last five years among young adults ranging from ages 18 to 25, drug abuse among prescription abusers has not, according to a recent Bloomberg report. Continue Reading
Posted under Sex Addiction
New U.K. Web Site Offers 24/7 Treatment for Millions with Pornography Addiction
Millions of people suffering from pornography addiction have another resource for their battle, and it offers 24-hour online help for patients. Continue Reading
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Substance Abuse Treatment Admission Rates Increase Across U.S.
According to a new report by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), admissions for alcohol abuse treatment have remained the same in parts of the South and the Midwest, whereas they have dropped elsewhere in the United States. However, admission rates for illegal drugs are increasing across the United States, especially for marijuana abuse.
Posted under Science & Research
Surprising Attitudes toward Smoking in Low-Income Neighborhoods
In some of Milwaukee’s poorest neighborhoods, nearly half of all adults are addicted to cigarettes, despite the fact that prices are nearing $9 a pack while many household incomes are below $15,000.
Posted under Gambling
Gambling Addiction Among Teens
According to the Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders, anywhere from 2 to 7 percent of adolescents have a gambling problem, compared to about 1 percent of adults. Natalie Bailey of Chicago’s Medill Reports writes that this could mean that an estimated 500,000 teens nationwide are caught in a gambling web.
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DJ AM Helps Heroin Addict in “Gone Too Far”
In the first episode of the late DJ AM’s intervention program “Gone Too Far,” we learn that from age 19 until his mid-20s, the celebrity DJ was addicted to heroin. When he met 23-year-old Amy on the first episode of the show, he knew exactly what she was going through.
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Addicted to Shopping: One Woman’s Struggle
For years, Ginger Logan-Cannon said she didn’t know why she was a shopaholic—an addiction that racked up $280,000 in debt. But after ABC News connected her with a therapist, Logan-Cannon discovered that the source of her addiction could be linked to a violent day that occurred more than 40 years ago.
Posted under Celebrity Addiction
Melanie Griffith Enters Rehab
Melanie Griffith has checked into a rehab facility in Utah, her third rehab stint in recent years. “She is there to reinforce her commitment to stay healthy,” her rep Robin Baum told People Magazine. “This is part of a routine plan that was designed between her and her doctors years ago.”
Posted under Internet
First Internet Addiction Center in US Opens Near Seattle
America’s first Internet addiction treatment center has opened in Fall City, Washington, not far from Microsoft’s headquarters. The 45-day program at the 6-bed, family style retreat costs about $14,500 and is not yet covered by insurance. However, there are some scholarships available.
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