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The Dis-ease of Addiction
I wrote in a previous post titled The Whys of Addiction about studies being done on addiction and the brain. These types of studies have added a lot of credibility to the idea that addiction is a disease which is still being debated today. I am basically in agreement with this because the changes addiction causes in [...]
It’ll Only Hurt a Little Bit
Some spiritual books I’ve read claims that much of our unhappiness in life stems from the fact that we depend on people and material things to bring us happiness and not spiritual values. They also claim that until we completely detach ourselves from these dependencies, we will continue to be hurt by others and never [...]
The Whys of Addiction
Science is finding answers to why people become addicted to drugs and alcohol through studies of the brain. Some of what has been learned explains how drugs and alcohol affect the chemicals in our brains responsible for feelings of happiness, pleasure, and a sense of well being. When long term use or abuse of a [...]
Shame On You!
I never really felt any shame in being an alcoholic, or calling myself one, but I realize more than ever that many people do feel shame when it comes to having a drug or alcohol problem. This is because of the shame and stigma associated with addiction, but it amazes me why anyone should feel [...]
