Why Love Was My Drug: Could You Be in the Grip of a Dangerous Addiction?

Published March 2, 2014

Why love was my drug: Could you be in the grip of a dangerous addiction?

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Even today, when love addiction is becoming recognised as a problem in its own right, it is often through treatment for substance abuse (or other addictions such as shopping or gambling) that patients uncover underlying relationship issues. In my case … Read more on Daily Mail

Hoffman died from 'toxic mix of drugs'

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Authorities also found unused syringes, a charred spoon and various prescription medications, including a drug used to treat heroin addiction, a blood-pressure medication and a muscle relaxant. More than half of overdose deaths in the US involve a mix … Read more on Arab News

Guest Essay: Answers to addiction aren't easy

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Addiction, or substance use disorder, is a disease of the brain. Period. Think of a disease that can be fatal, takes control of one's life, and carries with it blame, shame and self-loathing. Pick your substance — prescription pain killers, heroin … Read more on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle