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Archive for February, 2010

Addiction Isn’t Ageist

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Rip TornSubstance abuse can happen at any age and senior citizens aren’t immune, as the arrest of Oscar-nominated actor Rip Torn reminds us.

Addiction and substance abuse know no age bounds. This was proven again when 78-year-old actor Rip Torn was arrested recently after allegedly breaking into a Connecticut bank in the town of Salisbury. Following the alleged event, which happened near his Lakeville home, Torn was accused of breaking into the bank with a revolver while intoxicated. After being arraigned on burglary and firearms charges and posting $100,000 bond, the Oscar-nominated actor was released.

Torn is now planning to enter a treatment facility to complete an alcohol addiction program, according to his lawyer, which was a condition of his release set by the judge. (more…)


“Curing” Bad Behavior

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

John MayerTiger Woods and John Mayer are just two celebs who have people talking about the odd trend of seeking out rehab for bad behavior.

Golf great Tiger Woods finally broke his silence on Feb. 19, 2010, with a 14-minute statement during which he apologized and said he was returning to treatment. The question remains, “treatment for what?” Woods carefully couched his references to rehab, saying he was getting help for his problems. Not that he owes it to the public to detail just what those problems are, but that’s a long time to talk without really clearing anything up.

Unlike Woods, singer-songwriter John Mayer isn’t in hot water for infidelity, but at least one Twitter follower suggested he enter rehab to repair his damaged image after comments made during a Playboy interview caused quite a stir. (more…)


Drugs & the Olympics

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Olympic RingsDrug testing is getting more high-tech as Olympic athletes continue their quest for new (and often dangerous) ways to gain a competitive edge.

Many athletes were welcomed to Vancouver this month with a request for a blood or urine sample. Nowadays, drug testing begins before the games even start. It’s all part of modern sports.

Drug Test Improvements

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Woods & Sex Addiction

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Tiger WoodsTiger Woods’ reported entry into a sex addiction program has shone a spotlight on this little-discussed disorder.

Pro golfer was a notoriously private celebrity – until Thanksgiving weekend 2009. The new reports that followed told personal details of his marriage, his multiple alleged affairs and other salacious details of the popular pitchman’s double life.

Woods laid low through the holidays, while the media speculated about the future of his marriage to model Elin Nordegren, with whom he has two children. He did issue an apology on his website and announced that he’s taking an indefinite leave from his sport. (more…)


SAD and Addiction

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Seasonal Affective DisorderSeasonal depression can be dangerous, especially for those with addiction issues.

Who knew there was a most depressing day of the year? Dr. Cliff Arnall, a British researcher from Cardiff University, did. He recently pinpointed Jan. 18 as 2010’s most depressing day. To arrive at this, he factored in everything from post-holiday blahs and debt to failed New Year’s resolutions and the weather.

On the bright side, that means the worst is over because if you’re reading this, you survived that dreaded day. For those suffering from the winter blahs, though, that offers little comfort. (more…)


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