Addiction

Addiction
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I made professor before Ritalin. Now I can’t work without it
Once I was prescribed Ritalin, I couldn’t do without it. How had I been a professor before I got my pharmaceutical wings?
by Gordon Marino

Addiction
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Mental illness and substance use: genes show a two-way street
Why are smoking, alcohol and cannabis use linked to mental illness? The answer is complex but valuable for mental health
by Jorien Treur

Habits and routines
guide
How to drink less alcohol
You don’t have an addiction, but you know you’re drinking too much. Learn to regain control and benefit your mind and body
by Michael Levy

Caregiving
film
Stories of mothers in crisis form a poignant portrait of unconditional love
Directed by Savanah Leaf and Taylor Russell

Altered states
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Here’s to my lovely, incandescent relationship with alcohol
Liquid gold, social pass, window on to the past, filter of life experience: my love affair with alcohol has no downside
by Anandi Mishra

Addiction
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If you think you’ve got a porn addiction, you probably haven’t
People with addictions see relationships, health and careers fall apart. Most people who watch porn don’t meet this definition
by Joshua Grubbs

Addiction
guide
How to talk about someone’s substance use
Worried about someone’s drinking or drug use, but not sure what to say? There’s a counselling approach that can help
by K Michelle Peavy

Addiction
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How to know if you’re addicted
Do you feel uneasy about your drinking or drug use? Recognising the signs of addiction can be the first step to recovery
by Rebecca E Williams