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Addiction Defined
A chronic relapsing condition characterized by compulsive drug-seeking and abuse and by long-lasting chemical changes in the brain. Addiction is the same irrespective of whether the drug is alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, or nicotine. Every addictive substance induces pleasant states or relieves distress. Continued use of the addictive substance induces adaptive changes in the brain that lead to tolerance, physical dependence, uncontrollable craving and, all too often, relapse. Dependence is at such a point that stopping is very difficult and causes severe physical and mental reactions from withdrawal. The risk of addiction is in part inherited. Genetic factors, for example, account for about 40% of the risk of alcoholism. The genetic factors predisposing to addiction are not yet fully understood.
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Tribal casinos switching to Vegas-style slots
Published August 28, 2008, 12:22 am, Everett Herald
TULALIP -- Gamblers who pine for Las Vegas-style slots in Snohomish County will soon have their wish granted. The slot-style machines at the Tulalip Casino, Quil Ceda Creek Casino and Angel of the Winds Casino will soon take cash, just like those in Nevada.
COLUMN: Is smoking sexy?
Published August 27, 2008, 10:07 pm, The Oklahoma Daily
Almost all of us can picture it: Audrey Hepburn standing in front of Tiffany’s in a little black dress, her hair pulled back in a soft up-do with a long cigarette and holder in hand.
Classes
Published August 27, 2008, 9:18 pm, Erie Times-News
EDITOR'S NOTE: Class listings are for nonprofit or nominal-profit organizations. If a class is part of a for-profit business, we must direct you to our classified-ad department, 456-7021.
Sweet Home votes to back homeless plan
Published August 27, 2008, 12:37 pm, Albany Democrat-Herald
SWEET HOME — The Sweet Home City Council on Tuesday voted 3-1 in support of a 10-year plan to end homelessness in Linn and Benton counties.
Newly-defined factors may prevent postpartum smoking relapse
Published August 27, 2008, 12:37 pm, PhysOrg
Although many women quit smoking during pregnancy to protect their unborn children from the effects of cigarettes, half of them resume the habit within a few months of giving birth.
Newly-defined Factors May Prevent Postpartum Smoking Relapse
Published August 27, 2008, 12:31 pm, Newswise
Many women quit smoking during pregnancy to protect their unborn children from the effects of cigarettes, but half resume the habit within a few months of giving birth. A study by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill could lead to programs designed to help women quit and stay quit.
Newly-defined factors may prevent postpartum smoking relapse
Published August 27, 2008, 12:12 pm, EurekAlert!
( University of North Carolina School of Medicine ) Although many women quit smoking during pregnancy to protect their unborn children from the effects of cigarettes, half resume the habit within a few months of giving birth. By shedding light on the factors that enable the other half to put down that cigarette for good, a study by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ...
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Published August 27, 2008, 11:51 am, New York Press
Newsletter, Events and Giveaways! This Week: One guy wants to remind us that smoking isn’t cool; another guy likes Josh Bernstein’s meat, but another is tired of all the girl talk; a tell-all top lets us in on some bedroom conversation; and more hate for Armond White’s Superbad gaffe.
"Pharming parties' a new threat to American kids
Published August 27, 2008, 11:38 am, Ely Daily Times
Not so long ago, kids raided their parent's liquor cabinet when they wanted a quick high. Today it's the medicine cabinet. They are stocking up for “pharming parties or Punch Bowl party” get-togethers.
Big, bad tobacco
Published August 27, 2008, 9:12 am, The Manila Times
Finally, Republic Act No. 9211, or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 is fully in effect. All forms of tobacco advertising in mass media are now prohibited. Did you notice?
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Thu Aug 28
- Email is as addictive as a slot machine: Some interesting stats on how much time we waste checking emails.
- The Great Internet Porn-Off | Cracked.com
- truth: the Anti-drugwar Headlines on Addicts and Addiction
- New Jersey Alcohol Addiction Treatment: The campus of the institute consisting of the institute buildings, halls of residence and staff colony is situated at the eastern end of Rourke steel city, beyond Sector-1 over an area of 262 hectares of land provided by the Government of Nerissa. It is a residential campus offering accommodate to faculty, staff and students. <a href="htt p://www.alcoho laddiction.org /new-jersey&qu ot;>New Jersey Alcohol Addiction Treatment </a>
Wed Aug 27
- ACS :: Guide to Quitting Smoking: 28/08/2008 - I CAN QUIT SMOKING!
- The 12 Step Buddhist
- Mackenzie Phillips arrested at LA airport - Yahoo! News
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