Sugar – the Deadliest Poison of Them All?
... – the deadliest poison of them all? French scientists in Bordeaux reported that in animal trials, rats chose sugar over cocaine (even when they were addicted to cocaine). So if you feel like you are craving a chocolatey treat,… Continue reading
What Milk Shakes Teach Us About Food Addiction
... milk shakes teach us about food addiction The desire is so strong that it overtakes all reason and need to satisfy it becomes an all-consuming mission, at the expense of your physical, emotional and social health. Some would argue… Continue reading
Kenya's Christians, Muslims Unite to Fight Addiction
... needle users are HIV positive. Initially, drugs were not … Read more on San Antonio Express Ian Mulgrew: Evidence keeps piling up to support drug harm-reduction strategy Together, the report and the article establish the success of harm-reduction programs… Continue reading
The Fountain of Youth? Docs Say It's Sunscreen
... fountain of youth? Docs say it's sunscreen Cocaine is one of the most highly addictive drugs on the market – according to a Dutch study on addictive potency, crack is second only to heroin. So for the 1.4 million… Continue reading
Food Addiction in Women Tied to Sexual, Physical Abuse During Childhood
Food Addiction In Women Tied To Sexual, Physical Abuse During Childhood If the study is confirmed by additional research, Dr. Mason said, the next step would be "to identify effective strategies for preventing and treating addiction-like eating behaviors in women… Continue reading
Civic Leaders Urge Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to Speak Up on Drug Allegations
... on Tuesday, brushing off swarms of reporters clamouring for a more substantive answer to allegations that he was filmed apparently smoking crack cocaine – claims he swatted aside as “ridiculous … Read more on Globe and Mail Sugary syrup… Continue reading