Tag: addiction facts
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Signs That You Need Help for Sex Addiction
It’s not always easy to recognize when something has crossed the line from a normal, healthy sexual interest to something more compulsive. However, if you can recognize the signs, you’ll be in a better position to find or offer support.
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Addiction Denial: Could This Be You?
By Clint Fletcher As the worst of the pandemic subsides and we continue our slow return to normalcy, this could be a good time to self-reflect and ask ourselves some important questions. One of those could be whether or not you’ve been living in denial of any health issues that may have cropped up during…
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Cannabis Use on Cognitive Functioning
During the past few decades, there have been a lot of changes in the way people perceive cannabis in the United States. Decriminalization, medical dispensaries, and even legalization of marijuana in several states have resulted in a more relaxed view toward cannabis use. However, it’s very important to note that cannabis use has been shown…
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The Link Between Empathy and Addiction
By Kevin McCauley, MD, Senior Fellow at The Meadows I make this shocking statement in my lectures sometimes: “Heroin addicts are sweet people.” I partly say this because I’m an addict and tend to make hyperbolic statements for their emotional impact—which isn’t my best quality. I also do it to push back against the tired…
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Dr. Shelley Uram Featured on The Dr. Drew Podcast
Dr. Shelley Uram, a triple board-certified psychiatrist and Senior Fellow at The Meadows, was recently a guest on The Dr. Drew podcast. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, a board-certified internist and addiction medicine specialist who is well known for his work both as a physician and as a TV and radio personality.…