How Drug Addiction Works – Episode 2

Published December 30, 2013

How Drug Addiction Works – Episode 2 – Dr. Ashok explains how addiction is a disease, how it affects brain chemistry, and how addicts behave. New medical video every Mon-Thurs. Thank you to the Fr…

Heavy Internet Use May Lead to Addictive Behaviors

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“About 5 to 10 percent of all Internet users appear to show web dependency, and brain imaging studies show that compulsive Internet use may induce changes in some brain reward pathways that are similar to that seen in drug addiction,” said Dr. P …
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Novi judge denies conflict over ties to testing firms

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It's the addiction that brings the person to the court.” In 2002, MacKenzie became active in the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals — a nonprofit that promotes best practices for courts that handle drug and alcohol cases. Its 25-member …
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