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Parkinson’s Meds And Compulsive Behaviors: A Strong Link by Ed H. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Tue 11 May 2010 2:17pm about how many patients are affected this way, whether the compulsive behavior went beyond gambling for some, and whether this is clearly a medication-induced problem. A study... among patients who did not take them. About a quarter of those patients suffered from more than one type of compulsive behavior. Read on »

Compulsive Behavior by Charlene Pryor Patient Expert

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Posted Wed 10 Feb 2010 12:00am in order for the committee to make a panel of our own. I started out and this was what I came up with. Then the compulsive behavior set in. I had been working on a panel of my own... and when Monday morning rolled around I had climbed up on that darn "soap box" again but I had mellowed out for another time and another compulsive act.....Oh, don't we love Read on »

Science says humans look for information, it feels good, and thus the 'net is ideally designed for addictive behavior by Stephanie Allen Posted Wed 18 May 2011 12:00am In this very short clip , neuroscientist Dr. Jaak Panksepp (mentor to people such as Temple Grandin) explains our need, our impulse, to seek resources, including information, and how that need interacts with the Internet. More of what he says about the brain and the internet here (Washington State Magazine). Image credit: ... Read on »

Renowned Addictive Behavior Expert recently featured onThe Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Mike Dow by Frankie Boyer Posted Fri 06 Jan 2012 8:06pm Since food is the most socially acceptable “drug” out there, most people don’t realize that food addiction is akin to substance abuse. Cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol alter your brain chemistry in ways that sheer willpower cannot control—and so does the wrong food. Now, based on a scientific study by Scripps University, renowned addictive behavior Read on »

Addictive Behavior: Procrastination by Erin .. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 01 Jan 2010 12:11pm

1 Comment recovering addicts. Why do we procrastinate? Well it's certainly not because it feels good. Procrastinating makes me feel like I always have some unfinished business looming over... should have, it is usually because of fear. When you do something over and over regardless of the repercussions it definitely fits into addictive thinking. Where has my fear Read on »

When Too Much Isn't Enough: Ending the Destructive Cycle of AD/HD and Addictive Behavior by Tara McGillicuddy, SCAC Patient Expert

Posted Mon 10 Nov 2008 4:40pm Wendy Richardson once again writes an informative and helpful book about AD/HD and addiction. This book delves deep into addictive behaviors that many adults with ADD face. This book isn't just about well known addictions like drugs and gambling. It discusses every day things like shopping, food, and the internet. Wendy also provides helpful ways to deal Read on »

Signs & Symptoms of Drug Addiction by Med RX Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm

6 Comments Here is a list of some of the common signs and symptoms of Drug Addiction: Appetite changes Behavior changes Compulsive behaviors Isolation Mental changes Secrecy Of course, these are just some of the common symptoms of Drug Addiction. You can connect with experts and other people who have Drug Addictionin the Wellsphere communities. If you're Read on »

About Addiction: Sex and Drugs, and Addiction’s impact on children and stress by Adi Jaffe

Posted Wed 27 Oct 2010 10:14am Have questions about addiction? You should browse our content and check out the links in this article and all the others we’ve written. It’s a great quick stop for 30 minutes of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read on »

Drug Addiction And Drug Abuse by Shilah C. Azib Posted Sat 20 Feb 2010 9:58pm and activity. At some point, changes occur in the brain that can turn drug abuse into addiction, a chronic, relapsing illness. Those addicted to drugs suffer from a compulsive drug craving and usage and cannot quit by themselves. Treatment is necessary to end this compulsive behavior. Many people view drug abuse and addiction as strictly a social problem Read on »

About Addiction: Drugs and Addiction by Adi Jaffe

Posted Mon 01 Nov 2010 2:12pm You didn’t think we’d let you go a whole week without giving you another of our amazing updates about addiction news and research from around the globe did you? I’m sure you... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read on »