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Question by Jael: Bi Polar not taking responsibility for behaviors?
Soon to be ex son in law has been diagnosed with bi polar, after first diagnosis, he continued to self medicate with pot and alcohol. Made bad choices and spiraled downward getting arrested several times and having affairs. Emotionally and physically abusive to children. Whether manic or depressed, he has been controlling and abusive to both wife and children.    Read more...

Question by David S: Why is it that we always see the medical world constantly labeling common activities as new “addictions”?
The way I see it, the medical world acts much like the media in the fact that they seek nearly as much attention using whatever they can come up with for a story.

They are always labeling common activities, calling them “addictions”.

You here it all the time. Internet addiction. Video game addiction. On Yahoo’s search page today they are spewing some story about sun tanning addiction.

A habit can be developed by anyone for anything that they like to do. Are you going to say I need counseling because I have an addiction to flying a model airplane or fishing?

I just think they more or less synthesize non-existent syndromes for ultimately, the money.

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Nursing researchers study genetic risks for nicotine dependence
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by Vicky Cerino, UNMC public relations – College of Nursing researchers want to see if smokers armed with personal genetic information about their propensity for nicotine addiction will be more or less likely to kick the habit. In a study led by Julia …
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Colorado Governor Signs Amendment 64 Proclamation, Creates Task Force
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“The Task Force will hold its first meeting at noon Dec. 17 in the Department of Revenue Gaming Conference Room, 17301 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 135, in Golden.” Copies of the two Executive Orders signed today by the governor can be found here and here.
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Cure for Video Game Addiction

This was for a medical project at my Med School. Are you addicted to video games? Then take 1UP!!!    Read more...

DSM-V Finalized: Asperger's Out, Binge Eating In
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Categorizing these issues as such makes it unlikely that insurers will reimburse for their treatment. Several proposed issues did not make the cut for inclusion in the text, including hypersexual disorder (sex addiction), anxious depression, parental …
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No playing around for teen gamblers
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Hart said problem gambling is an addiction that, for teens, often starts with online gaming and lotteries like pro-line. There are a range of treatment options. Any teen who thinks they might have a problem should call the Ontario Problem Gambling …
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Cherokee Nation gives a big check to Rogers County Schools. (Cherokee Nation)
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Weekly Stock Watch, Week Of 10 December, 2012
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Last week's jobs numbers created a festive holiday mood with the unemployment number dropping again – an especially encouraging sign considering the Sandy aftermath – and this week investors can look towards the Federal Reserve meeting on Tuesday and …
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Lack Of Oxygen In Womb Raises ADHD Risk: Study
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But lack of oxygen is known to affect key parts of a baby's developing brain, including the substantia nigra, an area tied to reward and addiction, and other parts of the frontal lobe and cerebrum. While the study does not definitively provide evidence …
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Signs and Symptoms of Video Game Addiction (2/4)

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Generic drug dangers
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I have seen the destruction of patients and families dealing with addiction and overdose-related deaths. … Pharmacists are experts who can work collaboratively with prescribers to more effectively manage chronic pain and treatments. However, as the …
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Internet Gaming and Youth: Addiction or Affection?

Parents, educators, and the general public are invited to visit the Zur Institute at www.zurinstitute.com for further resources and online courses on Internet addiction, educational games, gaming addiction, treatments and creative solutions. To many baby boomers, the constant texting, music, video and gaming many teenagers and young adults enjoy looks absurd, and contrary to productivity. This PowerPoint presentation offers a fresh perspective, useful to parents, educators, therapists, and the public at large.

 

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