Dry-drunk is a term used, often disparagingly, by members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and by substance abuse counselors to describe the recovering alcoholic who is no longer drinking but who still demonstrates the same alcoholic behaviors and attitudes. Studies have shown that up to 90% of alcoholics are hypoglycemic (low blood sugar).
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The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) places all substances which were in some manner regulated under existing federal law into one of five schedules. This placement is based upon the substance’s medical use, potential for abuse, and safety or dependence liability. In determining into which schedule a drug or other substance should be placed, or whether a substance should be decontrolled or rescheduled, certain factors are required to be considered.
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Vitabase Launches New Tool to Educate Consumers A recent study from the Mayo Clinic reveals that most supplement users do not really know the science (if any) behind the products that they take. Vitabase recently released the Health Guru–a unique tool that provides customers with an unparalled shopping experience. This tool recommends products based on [...]
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Addiction illuminates concept of ?free will? – Harvard University Gazette 17 May 2007 at 3:12pm Harvard University Gazette Addiction illuminates concept of ?free will? Harvard University Gazette, MA - 18 hours ago ? Drug addiction has been used as a yardstick for reward-based behavior,? said Hyman. ?With addiction , there is a narrowing of life focus in [...]
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Get rid of white sugar, white flour, white rice, and white oils to help keep your blood sugar under control and maintain a biochemical balance within the brain according to Michael Lesser, M.D., a nutritional psychiatrist and author of The Brain Chemistry Plan. He is one of the pioneers in the development of orthomolecular psychiatry and medicine.
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Recently, Alternative Treatments for Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Emotional Issues have emerged. This new generation of Treatment Programs differ in comparison to traditional methods because they strive to get to the root of the psychological issues. By uncovering the psychological issues that lead the individual down the path to Addiction or other destructive behaviors, the Drug and Alcohol Therapists are able to better treat the client.