#addiction

#addiction

Most people, after suffering consequences for a bad decision, will alter their future behavior to avoid a similar negative outcome. However, some individuals repeatedly self-sabotage.

"My previous records, generally, have been a summary of things I had already been through- experiences I had observed and reflected upon, reporting back from some amount of distance. But this record is different," writes Wasner. "It is an attempt to report from inside of a process that is ongoing and unfinished, from which I will likely never fully emerge as long as I am alive: my struggle within the cycles of addiction and co-dependency..."

Do you really need to be such a bore about it? Does it really need a mention on your dating profile, as though a fondness for hot brown liquid is a personality trait?

The story describes the moment after she's found a new hue-chartreuse-and has decided to buy the piece: "One finger, a few clicks, that was all she had to do. Add to cart. Checkout. Then Google would know her, the machine would let her. . . . Always a hesitation with the credit-card click, that was part of it. The held breath, the raised finger, the uncertainty, a sense of underlying stakes."

Nicotine pouches, designed to be placed between the upper lip and gums, are sold without age restrictions, which may expose children to addictive products. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has highlighted that the current regulatory framework does not prohibit minors from purchasing these nicotine products, raising significant concerns about youth access.

Netflix's goal is to occupy active hours of people's lives, competing with sleep, which they identify as their number one competitor, more so than other streaming services.

Researchers investigating brain structures found that adolescents who eventually used drugs exhibited larger brain sizes prior to any substance use, indicating innate differences rather than direct causation from drug use.

"I came from a sort of like a centre-right family, so it was very tough growing up."

Justice Paul Goetz ruled that Norma Nazario can argue that Meta and TikTok addictively influenced her son Zackery's fatal decision to subway surf.

Although Williams had struggled with drug use in the past, his death was ruled a misadventure and he did not intend to take his own life.

The habit loop, encompassing cue, routine, and reward, is crucial in understanding how cravings for alcohol or other habits can be triggered.

The rally for Castro Coffee Co. and Castro Nail Salon highlights community support against eviction threats, showcasing tensions with Another Planet Entertainment's intentions for the Castro Theatre.

A growing body of research indicates that regular exposure to pornographic material can lead to cognitive impairments affecting attention and executive function, early warning signs of dementia.

"The TRA found that Mr Lycett failed to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with the student by accepting her friend request on Facebook, sending her messages and making inappropriate comments."

Dopamine is a molecule that controls the windows when learning and brain plasticity occur. When dopamine is released, it acts like an alarm: Something noteworthy or unexpected is happening.

In Echo Valley, Kate is in willful denial of her daughter Claire's addiction, embodying a complex emotional struggle as she tries to ignore the truth.

"We've had a lot of healing as father, daughter and apologies. We do the best we can. I couldn't ask for anything more than that."

"Growing up in a home shadowed by addiction is like living in a house with no foundation. The ground beneath you is unstable..."

Addiction is still used as a tool of control. Whether it is synthetic opioids, pharmaceuticals, or other substances marketed as relief or escape, it all serves one purpose.

Tell Sheila that although you care about her, you are no longer willing to stand by and watch her try to kill herself, because that is what she has been doing.

Dando's memoir, Rumors of My Demise, recounts his life as a musician, highlighting battles with addiction and his journey towards sobriety and self-discovery.

"Adam wasn't just my brother-in-law; he brought life and energy to every gathering and stage. Watching him perform was unforgettable."

I told him about my two-and-a-half-year-old son and my struggles as a single mom, trying to juggle it all, always wondering if I was failing as a parent.