addictions: August 2012

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

I recently blogged about a Bad Ecstasy Alert in Canada. After five deaths in British Columbia have now been confirmed as being linked to killer ecstasy compound PMMA, police are inviting ecstasy users to turn over their pills for testing, without consequence, in the hope of preventing further deaths.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

In the past, I've written about the myth that alcohol is good for you. The idea that a drug as toxic as alcohol could be beneficial just didn't ring true. But even I did not anticipate the extent to which the positive effects of red wine may, in fact, be false.

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

As part of About.com's blog carnival on breastfeeding, I've written a series of new articles on breastfeeding, for Moms whose breastmilk could be affected by substances such as nicotine, alcohol, and painkillers.

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Sometimes it seems that we are all expected to be workaholics these days. I just read an article yesterday, about how summer vacations are disappearing for young people who want to "reach ahead" and are attending summer school, not to make up for failed grades, but to take next year's classes ahead of time. And a few months ago, a client announced that "having a job is the new raise." So when does overwork cross from being a matter of survival in today's cut-throat job market, to being an addiction?

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

After recently blogging about the risks of black tar heroin, I decided to look a little deeper into what is mixed with heroin these days. The result was a new article on what is in heroin. Once in a while, researching an article leads to a change in perspective, and this was one of those times.

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

Police Invite Ecstasy Users to Turn Over Potentially Lethal Pills Without Consequence

Claims Regarding the Benefits of Red Wine Called into Question

Is Breast Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your Breastmilk

Delusions More Than Just a Different Point of View

Delusions are a tricky subject for many people to get their heads around. How can a doctor figure out whether someone's beliefs are true or not, and what does it matter if they are incorrect anyway?

Young and Thin Most at Risk for Caffeine Overdose

Given how many of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, it's surprizing that so few people die of caffeine overdose. But some do.

What is it Like to Have a Bad Trip

Many people who are starting to experiment with drugs have been warned off hallucinogens by being told they could have a "bad trip."

Achieving WorkLife Balance When Workaholism is the Norm

Is Your New Years Resolution Still Going Strong

It's three weeks into January -- by now, many of us who made New Year's Resolutions will have had at least one relapse

What is the Answer to the Drug Problem

Overeaters Choice Self Destruction or Harm Reduction

Overeaters, you know you eat too much. You may even think of yourself as addicted to food and therefore out of control of your eating. But this is not true.

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