How Big of a Problem Is Gambling Addiction?

How big of a problem is gambling addiction? – Gambling addiction takes many forms. It is a very broad addiction, if you’d like to call it that, because it manifests itself in so many ways. Gambling could…

The side effects of Adderall

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Kevin Hill, addiction psychiatrist from McLean's Hospital joins NECN in the studio to talk about Adderall, a commonly abused drug. Hill talks about how the drug can be addicting, and what kind of effects it can have in the long run. For more, watch the …
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Lindsay Lohan – An Addiction to Drama

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Yes the drugs and alcohol wreak havoc in her life and are addictions that need to be tackled – but they are merely the side effects of the root cause – which appears to be an addiction to chaos and self-destruction. Her troubles have been in her …
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Meet the 000 man: From poverty and drug abuse to a job

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There is no question the national belt-tightening "will deepen and increase poverty," said McCarthy, citing the cuts in long-term care for poor seniors including assisted living and nursing care, and fewer low-income housing spaces, among other ripple …
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