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The Skinny on Obesity (Ep. 4): Sugar – a Sweet Addiction

The Skinny on Obesity (Ep. 4): Sugar – A Sweet Addiction


Series website: www.uctv.tv Are you addicted to sugar? Take the quiz: myuctv.tv Sugar/Food Addiction playlist: www.youtube.com Sugar isn’t just sweet, it’s addictive. This episode explores the cycle of addiction that sugar causes in the brain, much in the same way as drugs and alcohol. Series: “UCTV Prime: The Skinny on Obesity” [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23717] Visit: www.uctv.tv

 

From Addict to Entrepreneur: How I Overcame My Greatest Obstacle
Filed under: addiction

The news is filled with stories about young tech entrepreneurs that make millions from selling their Internet technology to the big tech giants. Though these stories are inspirational, they portray an image of success that few people can actually …
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Residential Addiction Treatment: Rescue Mission Announces “Tribute to Recovery”

Rescue Mission Announces “Tribute to Recovery”
Filed under: residential addiction treatment

Press Release Guidelines. On Saturday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m., the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will honor the accomplishments of 17 courageous men and women graduating from the 12-month residential drug and alcohol treatment program.
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Report: Prescription abuse, pot use on the rise
Filed under: residential addiction treatment

“We certainly have seen in the past few years a substantial increase in the use of opiate pain relievers, mostly in the form of pills,” said Jay Hansen, director of Prairie Ridge Addiction Treatment Services in Mason City. “Nationally I think last year …
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Race Officials Hope to Help De-Stigmatize Addiction and Mental Illness

Race officials hope to help de-stigmatize addiction and mental illness
Filed under: addiction treatment center

In addition to being a former patient at La Paloma, Austin also volunteers at the 12-acre, 71-bed facility on Lamar. La Paloma admits about 500 patients a year, treating alcoholism, drug addiction, bipolar disorders, depression and dually diagnosed …
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Embrace Recovery Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center in Orange County


Laguna Hills in Orange County California is the home of Embrace Recovery, an alcohol and drug addiction treatment center offering both those needing treatment of addiction and their families an effective out patient facility. The difference at Embrace Recovery is that their small size allows them to treat each person as an individual, they have evening meetings available, and family members have one-on-one meetings with a professional family therapist. For more information visit the website at www.embracerecovery.com or call 949 525-3696. Email is [email protected]

Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers: MN Health and Law Enforcement Officials Work to End Addiction Issues

MN Health and Law Enforcement Officials Work to End Addiction Issues
Filed under: alcohol addiction treatment centers

Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) – Progress in the field of addiction studies has made leaps and bounds, say officials, and it begins with understanding that addiction is a disease. While CEO for the Duluth Center of Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Gary …
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Academic pill abuse: Students unaware of or ignore legal consequences, side
Filed under: alcohol addiction treatment centers

Jim Jones, a counselor at Pathways, a drug and alcohol abuse treatment facility in Jackson, said he rarely sees people with a physical addiction to Adderall, but the edge it gives students who need to stay awake long hours can be dangerously attractive …
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Alternative Addiction Treatment: Alcohol and Drug Court Launched

Alcohol and drug court launched
Filed under: alternative addiction treatment

Justice Minister Judith Collins formally launched the five-year pilot court at Auckland District Court on Thursday morning, saying it was not an alternative to prison. Defendants will still be sentenced for their crimes once they have completed …
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Physicians' Top Ethical Dilemmas
Filed under: alternative addiction treatment

Would you follow the family's directive to continue treatment if you thought it was futile? Would you date a patient? …. Becoming addicted to narcotics is a worse outcome than feeling some pain. Controlled pain is a better alternative. I fear the …
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ADHD Drugs Prescribed to Poor Children to 'Help' in School

ADHD Drugs Prescribed to Poor Children to 'Help' in School
Filed under: sugar addiction treatment

But the pills have a dark side, often quickly leading to addiction and causing other side effects like mood swings, insomnia, depression and panic attacks. College …. Dr. Lendon Smith was one of the pioneer physicians in the treatment of ADHD. … No …
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In pancreatitis, the gland digests itself
Filed under: sugar addiction treatment

Treatment is resting the gland by not stimulating it with eating. Nourishment is provided through intravenous feeding. Pain medication is essential. One of the … The addiction didn't last long. I believe it caused me to have diarrhea. Have I …
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Health Alerts: Lifting weights lowers risk for metabolic syndrome
Filed under: sugar addiction treatment