Substance Abuse Disorder: Compulsive Shopping: When Spending Is Like Substance Abuse

Compulsive shopping: When spending is like substance abuse
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But beyond carelessness with finances, compulsive shopping is a mental disorder that psychologists recognize, although it has not been studied extensively. For compulsive shoppers, buying something creates a feeling related to the euphoria that alcohol …
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Mood Disorders Up Risk of Opioid Abuse
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The illnesses associated with abuse of opioids include bipolar disorder, panic disorder and major depression. Mood disorders in general heighten the risk for substance abuse. In this study, investigators made a distinction between prescription opioids …
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Christmas in rehab
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The Orchard is a private residential rehab facility on Bowen Island serving those struggling with substance abuse (alcohol and/or drugs). Kevin checked in Dec. 7, 2009 and completed his program Jan. 4, 2010. He's continued to follow a positive path and …
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