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Proposition 19 – Marijuana legalization or nothing? The business of weed
On November 2nd, California voters will be asked to determine whether they’d like to change the legal status of marijuana, and for the first time ever, advocates of legalization may actually accomplish their goals. There are a number of reasons why a well-intentioned voter would choose legalization, from the potential billions of dollars in tax […]
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About Addiction: Drug Information, alcohol safety, and Addiction recovery resources
You guessed it, another great piece detailing some interesting information about addiction from the corners of the world (wide web?). Enjoy, and remember to let us know if we’re missing some topics you’d like to see here! Drug Information and alcohol safety Drug.ie– Educating teens about drugs during the time of adolescence may be too […]
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About Addiction: Prescription drugs, Alcohol prices, and prevention among teens
You know you care about addiction, and you know you love reading addiction news and research – A3 does it all for you and gathers things up in a nice little package we call our weekly “about addiction” post. It’s the fastest way to get the information you want, even if you didn’t know it […]
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About Addiction: Stress, personal stories, alcohol and drug facts
Stress, PTSD, and a sex doll Addiction Inbox– After many years of fighting in a war solders often experience post traumatic stress when they return to living their civilian life. There is no known cure for PTSD but there are medications that alleviate the stress experienced by many. Seroquel is prescribed to treat PTSD but there have been many reported cases of abuse […]
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Alcohol – Blackouts, Brownouts and how they affect your body
Do you remember what you did last night? Have you ever not remembered what you did after drinking? Drinking alcohol affects the brain and can cause lasting damage including, but not limited to, slips in memory. These memory slips can be due to lack of blood flow to brain areas that are important for memory […]
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Two forms of alcoholism: One which warrants a chronic disease model, and college
I respect Stanton Peele, if for no other reason than simply because he is well informed and doesn’t mind telling us all about the way he sees things. However, even the mighty sometime misstep, and this article is about what I see as one of Dr. Peele’s errors. Why Stanton Peele thinks addiction isn’t a […]
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About addiction: DUI, Alcohol Taxes, Underage Drinking, and Addiction treatment
Back again, like so many Mondays before, to tell you all about addiction research, news, and more from around the world wide web. New York and Texas tough on DUI offenders Everything Addiction– If you find yourself convicted of a DUI in New York State, you’ll have to install one of those ignition interlocks that […]
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About Addiction: Drug Violence, Brain Chemistry, and Addiction
We’re back again for another round of research and news about addiction. Violence, eating disorders, and why running makes you feel so good are on the menu this week. Drug Violence and Misuse Associated Press– Drug violence has been an ongoing problem in numerous countries around the world for some time. Drug violence in Mexico […]