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We’re All Addicts

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

It’s an interesting idea, raised by the book Addict Nation, but is it true?

Headline News’ Jane Velez-Mitchell knows a little something about addiction. As someone in recovery for alcoholism, the newswoman is aware of its pull and its dangers. In her latest book, Addict Nation: An Intervention for America, Velez-Mitchell posits that the problem is far more widespread than most people acknowledge. In fact, she suggests that we’re a nation of addicts, each addicted to some substance or behavior. (more…)

Tags: Addiction, Addictive Substances, Substance Abuse
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Celebrity Enabling

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Hollywood has a vested interest in keeping stars working — even if their health, emotional well-being or sobriety are at stake.

Actor Charlie Sheen was back in the news on Jan. 27, 2011, after being rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital by ambulance. The hard-partying actor’s rep attributed the medical problem to “severe pain related to a hernia,” according to CNN.com. Sheen left Cedars-Sinai Medical Center later that same day, after being treated for what was characterized as an ongoing condition, but that didn’t stop reporters from swarming the hospital after news of the early morning 911 call leaked. (more…)

Tags: Celebrity Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse
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Opium In Afghanistan

Monday, January 31st, 2011

It’s a drug as old as the hills, and for many in Afghanistan, addiction is a family affair.

In the U.S., drugs are usually taken recreationally, used to pass the time, enhance social activities or check out of reality for a while. Then, after a prolonged period, it turns into addiction. For many people in Afghanistan, drugs are a way of life.

A recent report from CNN.com spotlighted the problem of opium addiction in the war-torn country, and the facts were staggering. Parents feed chunks of pure opium to their children to help them sleep and keep them calm so the adults can work. It also quiets the hunger that is often a constant companion in a region where there never seems to be enough food. (more…)

Tags: Addiction, Opium, Opium Production
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Reflections on the Arizona Shooting

Monday, January 24th, 2011

The recent tragedy in Tucson has shed a light on the problem of mental health disorders and the extreme danger of combining them with substance abuse.

Even as Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is transferred to a rehabilitation facility, the tragic shooting spree in Arizona that killed six and wounded 13 is still fresh in the nation’s consciousness. The horrific incident has led to much speculation about whether anything could have been done to stop 22-year-old suspect Jared Lee Loughner. (more…)

Tags: Mental Health, Substance Abuse
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Drug Mule Dangers

Monday, January 17th, 2011

What made a Nigerian woman risk her life for $6,000 by attempting to smuggle heroin into the US, and what will happen to her now?

The debate rages on over our nation’s drug problem and the best way to make positive changes. Some call for harsher drug laws, while others insist incarceration isn’t the answer when it comes to battling the disease of addiction. Many agree that those with a substance abuse problem need treatment, while it’s the drug lords who deserve jail. But a recent arrest at Detroit’s Metropolitan Airport raised a new issue, making some wonder about the fate of the desperate individuals who help bring drugs into the country. (more…)

Tags: Drug Trafficking, Drug War, Heroin
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