Smartphones "as Addictive as Cocaine"

Published May 12, 2013

Smartphones "as addictive as cocaine"

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Smartphones are “as addictive as cocaine or any other drug,” according to psychotherapist Steve Pope, who has been helping a man cope with the addiction that cost him his relationship and job. Read more on VR-Zone

'Grey Matter' Matters in Addiction Recovery and Relapse – GoodTherapy.org

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For people with cocaine addiction, risk taking and relapse rates are high. In fact, long-term success rates for abstinence interventions are very low. Experts say that chronic cocaine use can negatively affect neurological elements and expedite grey … Read more on GoodTherapy.org (blog)

Experimental Cocaine Vaccine Effective On Mice, Primates

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Although trends are pointing to a decrease in recent years, cocaine use is still a major problem in the US, with 1.5 million users in 2010 – according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). To combat this highly … Read more on RedOrbit