Philip Seymour Hoffman: Addiction Is a Chronic Disease of the Brain
Philip Seymour Hoffman: addiction is a chronic disease of the brain
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s tragic death, apparently the result of a drug overdose, is a reminder that drug addiction crosses all socioeconomic barriers, the treatment system is lacking and addiction is a stealth companion, a chronic disease of the brain.… Continue reading
Demi Lovato Addresses Drug Addiction After Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Death – Zap2it.com (Blog)
Demi Lovato addresses drug addiction after Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death – Zap2it.com (blog)
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Demi Lovato addresses drug addiction after Philip Seymour Hoffman's death Zap2it.com (blog) After the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from an apparent drug overdose on Sunday (Feb. 2), many celebrities offered their condolences to… Continue reading |
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Hollywood's Drug Addiction
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Hollywood's drug addiction
But a story about yet another actor going into rehab for drug addiction has become so commonplace that it's no longer deemed a big hard news story, even for a seemingly sober, intelligent, well-respected 46-year-old Oscar winner not known for a life on… Continue reading
'An Epidemic of Heroin': Hoffman Is a New Face of Growing Problem
'An epidemic of heroin': Hoffman is a new face of growing problem
In November, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report declared that “deaths from drug overdose have increased sharply in the past decade,” claiming 40,393 people in 2010. “Up here in the Cleveland… Continue reading
How the Rich and Famous Are Killing Themselves
How the rich and famous are killing themselves
Whitney Houston was found dead, in her bathtub, in February 2012. The 47-year-old singing sensation died from drowning and the "effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use". It was also noted she had several other drugs in her system …
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Hoffman Had Previously Struggled With Drug Addiction
Hoffman had previously struggled with drug addiction
Philip Seymour Hoffman had admitted to struggling with drug addiction in the past Hollywood actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died after suffering an “apparent drug overdose”, according to the New York Police Department. He had admitted to struggling …
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Overdose Deaths From Prescription Drug Abuse Skyrocketing in Southwestern …
Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern …
When Mr. Bacha took office in 2002, 22 people died of drug overdoses that year, mostly from heroin use. In less than 10 years, that number had risen to 78 deaths. Last year, the county saw about 92 people die… Continue reading
Vermont Faces Opiate Drug Abuse Crisis
Vermont faces opiate drug abuse crisis
The two-term Democrat says devoting his entire State of the State speech to drug abuse was necessary, because 80 percent of inmates in Vermont jails are there on drug-related charges; serious crimes are up 46 percent over the past five years; and last …… Continue reading
Why Do So Many People Have a Negative Attitude Towards Prescription Medication?
Question by Daniel: Why do so many people have a negative attitude towards prescription medication?
Those of you who like to follow the news and read comments on news articles are probably aware that many people frown upon the use of prescription drugs. A lot of Americans claim… Continue reading
Could You Be a Food Addict?
Could You Be a Food Addict?
You've heard of people addicted to drugs, alcohol and gambling. Now some researchers say … "Sugary, fatty, salty food combinations that actually hack into the reward center in your brain cause changes that literally leave you addicted to that food …
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