Rethinking Substance Abuse: What the Science Shows, and What We Should Do About It
Rethinking Substance Abuse: What the Science Shows, and What We Should Do about It
While knowledge on substance abuse and addictions is expanding rapidly, clinical practice still lags behind. This state-of-the-art book brings together leading experts to describe what treatment and prevention would look like if it were based on the best science available. The volume incorporates developmental, neurobiological, genetic, behavioral, and social–environmental perspectives. Tightly edited chapters summarize current thinking on the nature and causes… Continue reading
Kelly Osbourne Tells About Her Drug Addiction on Ellen
Kelly Osbourne and her mother Sharon have always had a special relationship. Today Kelly tells Ellen about the difficulty she had disclosing her drug addiction to her mother. Watch as she shares details of their special bond that helped her back to health.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
How Come No One Finds It Funny When You Joke About Hard Drugs Like Meth or Heroin?
Question by Barack McClinton: How come no one finds it funny when you joke about hard drugs like meth or heroin?
Pot jokes are kind of corny and everyone agrees. And most people can appreaciate a cocaine joke as long as it has context.
But if you make a random joke about meth, people are angry about it. Why should be we feel sorry or feel sensititve about drug “addiction”?
And don’t tell me… Continue reading
How Can I Make It Clear I Do Not Wish to Hear About My Estranged Sister? My Family Is Haunting Me About This
Question by BeeBee: How can I make it clear I do not wish to hear about my estranged sister? My family is haunting me about this
My eldest sister is the original 50 year old drama queen who’s life has mirrored anything like a soap opera. If it isn’t 3 out of her 4 kids being hard core drug users, it’s her own drug use, her husbands alcoholism, lies, theft, police, jail, prison, the… Continue reading
What Should I Do About My “depression”?
Question by deeprest85: What should I do about my “depression”?
My parents think I have depression but I don’t believe in conventional therapy. I used to think about suicide when I was young and told my parents a couple of times, but whenever I said anything I got the same generic advice that I should go to therapy or what-not. It’s BS— I’m not crazy, I just think my life sucks. I don’t need… Continue reading
Q&A: What Is the Song “When I Woke Up This Morning” About?
Question by Dick J: What is the song “When I Woke Up This Morning” about?
I am talking about the 60s folk song by the “We Five”. Here are the lyrics: http://www.songlyrics.com/song-lyrics/We_Five/Miscellaneous/You_Were_On_My_Mind/134547.html
I think it’s about about drug addiction (“went down to the corner just to ease my pain”), but I’m not sure.
Best answer:
Answer by Mizz Peanutbutauh
…in my mind..stayed on jesus…halaluya…?
What do you think? Answer below!