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Five Drug Suspects Arrested In Parañaque City And lllegal Drugs Worth P91 Million Seized

Recently in the City of Parañaque, local police officers successfully pulled off a major anti-drug operation that resulted in five suspects – including one former policeman – arrested and the seizure of illegal drugs worth more than P91 million, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

A former policeman and four alleged high-value drug suspects were arrested in a major anti-drug operation that led to the seizure of more than P91 million worth of suspected shabu and high-powered firearms in Parañaque City on Friday, April 10.

Operatives of the Southern Police District (SPD) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) identified the suspects as alias Bossing, 35; James, 49, a resigned member of the Philippine National Police (PNP); Jezreel, 29; Hazel, 25; and alias “Ricardo,” 48.

All five were tagged as newly identified high-value individuals (HVIs) and were apprehended during a buy-bust operation conducted in Sun Valley, Parañaque, following days of surveillance and intelligence monitoring.

Authorities said the operation was launched in coordination with other police units to dismantle a suspected drug syndicate operating in the southern Metro Manila.

Confiscated during the sting were approximately 13.389 kilograms of suspected shabu and five containers of liquid crystalline substance, with a combined estimated Standard drug price of P91,045,200.

Police also recovered two .45-caliber pistols, a Bushmaster rifle, communication devices, and P319,950 cash.

Authorities said the presence of high-powered firearms indicates the group’s capability to protect their illegal activities, raising concerns over the potential violence linked to drug trafficking operations.

“This operation sends a clear message that no drug syndicate is beyond our reach. The Southern Police District will relentlessly pursue those involved in the illegal drug trade and ensure they are brought to justice,” said acting SPD director Col. Glenn Oliver Cinco.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, are you convinced that drug syndicates find the city an ideal place to do their illegal businesses while having the mean to cause harm to local residents? What do you think makes Parañaque an attractive city to those involved in illegal drugs?

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Aurora police and DEA collaboration leads to major drug seizures, officials say

“Kids are dying in the comfort of their own home,” DEA Agent Olesky said.

https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora-police-and-dea-collaboration-leads-to-major-drug-seizures-officials-say/

#AuroraCO #DEA #Fentanyl #DrugAddiction

Aurora police and DEA collaboration leads to major drug seizures, officials say

“Kids are dying in the comfort of their own home,” DEA Agent Olesky said.

https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora-police-and-dea-collaboration-leads-to-major-drug-seizures-officials-say/

#AuroraCO #DEA #Fentanyl #DrugAddiction

US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-11/us-seizes-oil-tanker-off-coast-of-venezuela/106128382
#FossilFuels #DrugAddiction #SubstanceUseDisorder

Kate Middleton calls for ‘compassion and love’ ahead of emotional campaign

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kate-middleton-calls-compassion-love-36287666

From 619 Drugs to 1: Researchers Uncover Hidden Risk

Introduction: Addiction Risk in Commonly Prescribed Drugs

When you think of medication side effects, your mind probably goes to the warnings listed in commercials. Drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, etc. These are common, often manageable, and generally expected side effects of drugs.

But what about far more profound ones that can alter your behavior, strain your relationships, and impact your life?

A recent study delved into this very issue, analyzing VigiBase®, the World Health Organization’s global pharmacovigilance database, containing over 36 million adverse event reports, to uncover surprising links between everyday medications and the development of behavioral addictions.

The research sought to identify drugs where these life-altering risks are not officially listed, leaving us in the dark. This post will break down the most impactful findings from that detective work.

Takeaway 1: It’s Not Just the Usual Suspects Anymore

For years, the primary link between medication and behavioral addiction centered on a specific class of drugs: dopaminergic antagonists used to treat Parkinson’s disease.

The connection was so well-established that it was considered the main, and for many, the only, example of this phenomenon. This new study dramatically broadens that scope.

By analyzing reports from healthcare professionals worldwide, researchers identified seven classes of drugs associated with behavioral addictions, even though this risk is not officially listed as a side effect for them. These include: 

• Antidepressants 
• Antipsychotics (specifically, dopamine antagonists) 
• Antiepileptics 
• Benzodiazepines or related drugs 
• Psychostimulants 
• Retinoids 
• One antidiabetic drug

This finding is significant because it suggests the problem is far more widespread than previously understood. It potentially affects patients being treated for a wide range of common conditions.

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Takeaway 2: A Widely Used Antipsychotic Emerged as a Primary Concern

From an initial pool of 619 suspect medications reported at least five times, researchers applied a rigorous filtering process to hunt for the strongest signals. Ultimately, only one drug, Olanzapine, met all of the study’s highest evidence-based criteria. 

Olanzapine is a second-generation antipsychotic medication.

The study found that it had the most well-documented cases with strong evidence linking it to behavioral addiction. This evidence included reports where symptoms resolved after:

• The patient stopped taking the drug (a “positive dechallenge”)
• A significant statistical signal in the data
• Support from existing scientific publications

The study’s authors emphasized how their multi-step analysis narrowed the field to this single, compelling candidate: 

Our analysis allows to narrow down the search to include only the most thoroughly documented cases… This process culminated in reducing the initial count of 619 suspect to 1: Olanzapine. 

While Olanzapine was the only drug to meet every one of the study’s strictest criteria, the researchers noted that other antipsychotics also showed significant warning signs in the data. The specific behavioral addictions most strongly linked to Olanzapine included a range of behaviors such as binge eating, compulsive sexual behavior, compulsive shopping, and gambling disorder.

Takeaway 3: This Hidden Danger Isn’t Listed on the Drugs Official Label

The core purpose of the study was to identify drugs for which behavioral addiction is not listed as a known side effect in the official Summaries of Product Characteristics (SPCs). These are the detailed documents that guide doctors on a drug’s use and risks. 

The implication of this is critical: patients and even some doctors may be completely unaware of these potential risks when prescribing or taking these medications.

An individual experiencing a sudden onset of compulsive behavior might not connect it to their prescription, leading to confusion, distress, and delayed intervention. This research underscores the importance of “pharmacovigilance,” the ongoing science of monitoring drug safety after a medication is on the market.

It is a crucial tool for uncovering hidden patterns and rare side effects that may not have appeared in initial clinical trials.

Do you have enough hours for your LPC renewal? Are you in need of continuing education, but bored with the current offerings? Check out Dr. Weeks’ course on Cannabis Use Disorder, and other unique courses on her practice website.

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Takeaway 4: The Brain Science is More Complex Than Just Dopamine

Addiction is often explained through the lens of the brain’s reward system, which is heavily driven by the neurotransmitter dopamine.

This is why dopaminergic drugs for Parkinson’s were the first to be linked to behavioral addictions. However, the study’s findings on drugs like Olanzapine suggest a counter-intuitive possibility: the mechanism might involve a different system entirely.

Researchers theorize that for some of these medications, the effect may be caused by their interaction with the serotonergic system. Specifically, the way these drugs block certain serotonin receptors (known as 5HT2A receptors) could be responsible for inducing compulsive behaviors. 

This finding deepens our scientific understanding of addiction. It demonstrates that the pathways to addictive behavior in the brain are incredibly complex and varied, and not solely reliant on the dopamine system that has long dominated the conversation.

Conclusion: A Call for Greater Awareness of Drugs Side Effects

This research serves as a powerful reminder that our understanding of medication side effects is constantly evolving. What is considered safe today may reveal hidden complexities tomorrow. Ongoing research and diligent reporting by healthcare professionals are essential tools for ensuring patient safety long after a drug has been approved. 

The study’s findings highlight a potential blind spot in patient care. Life-altering behavioral changes might be mistakenly attributed to personal failings rather than a medication’s side effect.

This leads to a vital question for all of us: Knowing that these risks can go unlisted, how can we foster better conversations between patients and doctors about unexpected changes in behavior? 

Do you feel your sexual behavior, or that of someone you love, is out of control? Consult with a professional.

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Take the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Questionnaire

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#addiction #addictiveBehaviors #antidepressants #antidiabetics #antiepileptics #antipsychotics #benzodiasepines #dopamine #dopaminergicAntagonists #drugAddiction #drugUse #drugs #hiddenDangersInMedications #highRiskMedications #olanzapine #prescriptionDrugs #psychostimulants #retinoids #who #worldHealthOrganization

Anti‑Chitta Walkathon to Launch Massive Campaign in Dharmshala – District Commissioner.

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#himachal #himachalpradesh #india #news #press #Drugs #DrugAddiction #AntiDrugCampaign #Walkathon #YouthEmpowerment #Kangra #HealthAwareness #Prohibition #Chitta

Enjoy tracker free reading with us. #privacy #privacymatters

Beyond Willpower in Addiction: 4 Powerful Lessons

We often think of addiction as a private, grueling battle of willpower.

Whether it’s a dependency on a substance, a behavior like gambling, or even an unhealthy pattern in a relationship, the prevailing narrative suggests that breaking free is a matter of pure, individual strength.

If you just try hard enough, you can overcome it. If you fail, it’s a personal failing. 

But what if this framework is fundamentally flawed? A recent, year-long study offers a more structured, hopeful, and evidence-based path to recovery.

Researchers applied a specific form of therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to individuals struggling with a range of addictions and discovered that the right tools can do more than just help people cope; they can fundamentally transform their lives.

It’s about building a life so full and satisfying that the addiction no longer has room to thrive.

This year-long study is particularly significant because it was conducted in Kazakhstan, a region where evidence-based psychotherapy is still emerging and social stigma can be a major barrier to recovery. 

This article distills the four most impactful takeaways from this groundbreaking research. It reveals how a systematic therapeutic approach can lead to profound, measurable life changes, challenging the myth that recovery is simply a matter of gritting your teeth and pushing through. 

Lesson 1: The Change to Isn’t Small, It’s Transformative

While we might expect therapy to offer some benefit, the sheer magnitude of improvement seen in this study was extraordinary.

Participants who received Cognitive Behavioral Therapy didn’t just get slightly better; they experienced a dramatic and measurable enhancement in their overall well-being. 

The study used the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life scale (WHOQOL-BREF), which measures well-being across four key areas. The results were staggering.

On average, the experimental groups saw their quality of life scores jump from the low 40s to the mid-70s on a 100-point scale. To put that in concrete terms, participants with alcohol use disorder went from an average score of 42.31 before therapy to 74.47 after one year.

This isn’t just a number on a chart; it represents a profound shift from a life constrained by addiction to one filled with new possibilities and well-being. 

Meanwhile, the control groups, those who did not receive CBT, saw no meaningful improvement in their quality of life, with their average scores remaining essentially unchanged.

This powerful contrast repositions recovery as a genuine opportunity to build a measurably better and more satisfying life.

It’s about building a life so full and satisfying that the addiction no longer has room to thrive. 

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Beyond Willpower Lesson 2: The Same Tools Can Fix Different Problems

One of the most compelling aspects of the study was its breadth.

Researchers applied the same core therapeutic model, CBT, to four very different challenges:

• Alcohol use disorder
• Drug addiction
• Gambling disorder
• Codependency

The key finding was that CBT was highly effective across the board. 

For every single group that received therapy, there was a statistically significant reduction in the severity of their addiction. The data paints a clear picture of this versatility: 

• For drug addiction, the experimental group’s average severity score dropped from 7.96 (signifying harmful use) down to 3.14 (representing low-risk or minimal use). 
• For gambling disorder, the average severity score plummeted from a “severe” 39.55 to a “mild or moderate” 14.36. 

This suggests that no matter the substance or behavior, the underlying challenge is often the same: learning to recognize triggers, challenge automatic negative thoughts, and develop new, healthier coping strategies.

CBT provides a toolkit for rewiring these exact processes, effectively helping people move from a place of denial or ambivalence into decisive action and long-term maintenance. 

Do you have enough hours for your LPC renewal? Are you in need of continuing education, but bored with the current offerings? Check out Dr. Weeks’ course on Cannabis Use Disorder, and other unique courses on her practice website.

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Lesson 3: Codependency Isn’t Just a “Relationship Problem.” It’s Treatable.

The study took the significant step of including codependency, an excessive emotional or psychological dependence on a partner, often linked to that partner’s addiction, alongside clinical addictions. While codependency is not formally classified as a standalone diagnosis in major manuals like the DSM-5-TR, the researchers recognized it as a clinically significant phenomenon that is actively addressed in rehabilitation. 

The results were a powerful validation of this approach.

The experimental group for codependency saw their average severity scores drop from a “high level” of 69.12 to a “moderate or low level” of 31.44. The control group, in stark contrast, showed no significant change.

For anyone who has felt trapped in a dynamic of supporting someone else’s addiction at the expense of their own well-being, this finding is a beacon of hope. 

This is a crucial takeaway.

It frames the struggle of codependency not as a character flaw or an intractable relationship dynamic, but as a treatable condition. It offers empowerment and a clear path toward building greater independence, self-esteem, and healthier relationship dynamics. 

Beyond Willpower Lesson 4: Recovery Isn’t Just Stopping, It’s a Total Life Upgrade

The study’s design was brilliant in its simplicity: it measured success in two ways. It tracked the reduction of the negative (addiction severity) and the increase of the positive (overall quality of life). The results showed that these two things are deeply intertwined. 

The “quality of life” assessment wasn’t a vague feeling of happiness; it was a concrete evaluation of four essential domains of life: 

• Physical Health: Including energy and fatigue, quality of sleep, and even physical mobility. 
• Psychological Health: Covering everything from positive feelings and self-esteem to the ability to concentrate and learn new things. 
• Social Relationships: Examining the quality of personal relationships, the strength of social support networks, and even sexual activity. 
• Environment: Looking at practical, real-world factors like financial security, physical safety, the comfort of one’s home, and access to healthcare. 

The participants who underwent CBT saw significant improvements across all of these areas. This demonstrates that effective treatment doesn’t just happen in a therapist’s office. It radiates outward, improving every facet of a person’s existence.

True recovery, as this study shows, is about building a life that is so robust and fulfilling that the old addictive behaviors no longer hold the same power or appeal. 

Conclusion: A New Framework for Change

The findings from this study in Kazakhstan provide a powerful, evidence-based roadmap for recovery that moves far beyond the limited concept of willpower.

It shows that addiction, in its many forms, is not a moral failing but a condition that responds remarkably well to structured, compassionate, and science-backed intervention. 

By focusing on cognitive and behavioral strategies, individuals can achieve not just abstinence, but a transformative and holistic improvement in their lives. The tools exist, the evidence is clear, and the potential for change is immense.

This research leaves us with a vital question to consider: 

If we can treat these complex issues so effectively, what does that change about how we should approach mental health and personal growth in our own lives? 

Are you a professional looking to stay up-to-date with the latest information on, sex addiction, trauma, and mental health news and research? Or maybe you’re looking for continuing education courses? Then you should stay up-to-date with all of Dr. Jen’s work through her practice’s newsletter!

Do you feel your sexual behavior, or that of someone you love, is out of control? Then you should consult with a professional.

Are you looking for more reputable data-backed information on sexual addiction? The Mitigation Aide Research Archive is an excellent source for executive summaries of research studies.

#addiction #addictionRecovery #addictionTreatment #alcoholAbuse #alcoholRecovery #alcoholUse #alcoholUseDisorder #cbt #cognitiveBehavioralTherapy #drugAbuse #drugAddiction #drugAddictionRecovery #drugUse #evidenceBasedTherapy #gambling #gamblingAddiction #kazakhstan #therapyOutcomes #willpower

4 Surprising Ways Cannabis Use Disorder Impacts the Brain

More Than a Buzz, According to a Major New Study

As cannabis continues to be legalized for recreational and medical use across North America, public debate often centers on its benefits, risks, and social implications. This has become a public health priority. It’s sparking discussions about everything from tax revenue to addiction potential. Lost in the noise, however, is a more nuanced and critical question: what are the lasting, residual effects on the brain not just from using cannabis, but from developing a Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD)? 

For years, research has been muddled by controversy. Some studies suggest significant cognitive decline. Others finding only minimal effects.

A major reason for this confusion is many studies lump together recreational users with those who have a clinical disorder. A new, large-scale meta-analysis published in the journal Addictive Behaviors cuts through this ambiguity by focusing specifically on individuals diagnosed with CUD. 

This article distills the four most important takeaways from this major review. Here’s some clear, evidence-based answers on how Cannabis Use Disorder leaves a measurable mark on our cognitive abilities.

1. Cannabis Use Disorder Isn’t Just a Label—It’s a Critical Distinction 

Much of the confusion around cannabis’s long-term cognitive effects comes from studies that don’t distinguish between recreational use and a clinical disorder. This new meta-analysis makes that distinction its central focus, and the results are revealing. 

The core finding is that while recreational use may be associated with minimal or small deficits, Cannabis Use Disorder is linked to clear, moderate cognitive impairments.

The researchers draw a parallel to alcohol consumption. The cognitive impact seen in individuals with alcohol use disorder is significantly larger than what is observed in those who drink recreationally. 

This distinction is the key that unlocks the rest of the study’s findings. Now that we’ve isolated the CUD population, the next question is: what exactly does this impairment look like? 

Do you have enough hours for your LPC renewal? Are you in need of continuing education, but bored with the current offerings? Check out Dr. Weeks’ course on Cannabis Use Disorder, and other unique courses on her practice website.

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2. The Damage Is Specific, Not Widespread

The cognitive impact of CUD isn’t a blunt, uniform fog across the entire brain. Instead, the meta-analysis shows that the impairments are concentrated in specific domains. The study found “small-to-moderate” impairments across several areas, with the largest deficits observed in five key domains: 

• IQ: The most significant deficit found. It reflects a moderate impairment in overall cognitive reasoning and problem-solving abilities. 
• Verbal Learning: The ability to learn and absorb new information presented through words. It manifests as an impairment making it harder to retain material from a lecture or meeting. 
• Verbal Memory: The capacity to recall that learned verbal information later. A deficit can manifest as struggling to remember conversations or key details from something you’ve read. 
• Working Memory: The mental “scratchpad” used for holding and manipulating information for short-term tasks. Impairment here makes it harder to follow multi-step instructions or perform mental calculations. 
• Speed of Processing: How quickly you can perceive, process, and respond to information. A deficit can slow down reaction times and the ability to keep up in fast-paced conversations or environments.

To emphasize this specificity, the study also identified the cognitive domains that were least affected.

Among them were attention and verbal fluency; the ability to retrieve words from your mind. This targeted impact suggests a more complex mechanism than simple, widespread damage.

3. The Impact of Cannabis Use Disorder Is Comparable to “Harder” Drugs

In a finding that challenges longstanding public perception, the study reveals how the cognitive deficits from CUD stack up against those from other substance use disorders.

The research shows that the magnitude of the impairments in verbal memory and working memory for individuals with CUD is in a similar range to the deficits seen in people with alcohol, cocaine, and methamphetamine use disorders. 

However, a critical distinction adds another layer of complexity.

One important difference is that CUD is associated with less diffuse cognitive deficits. While the depth of impairment in those specific memory-related areas is comparable to other substance use disorders, the overall breadth of cognitive damage appears to be narrower. 

This directly challenges the common perception of cannabis as a relatively benign substance. Especially when its use escalates to the level of a disorder. The researchers highlight the importance of this finding for how the scientific and medical communities view the substance. 

“The similitude of findings between substances confirms the importance of paying attention to individuals with a CUD when studying the residual cognitive effects of cannabis.”

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4. It Presents a Surprising Scientific Mystery

The targeted nature of these cognitive deficits presents a fascinating paradox for neuroscientists.

The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, Δ9-THC, acts on the brain’s CB1 receptors. From a biological standpoint, this is significant because, as the paper notes, CB1 receptors are “among the most abundant throughout the brain.” 

Based on that fact, scientists would expect that chronic, heavy cannabis use would cause diffuse, widespread cognitive effects across many domains.

Yet, as this meta-analysis confirms, the effects are actually quite specific.

This discrepancy suggests the full story is more complex than we currently understand. The authors propose this paradox “indirectly suggests that other cannabinoid receptors than CB1 receptors are mediating the cognitive effects of cannabis,” pointing toward an important new direction for future research.

Conclusion: A Sobering Reminder in the Age of Legalization

This comprehensive meta-analysis sends a clear message: Cannabis Use Disorder is not a trivial condition.

It is linked to real, measurable, and moderate cognitive deficits in crucial areas like memory, processing speed, and overall IQ.

Furthermore, these deficits are not insignificant when compared to those associated with other well-known substance use disorders. 

The study’s authors point to a pressing public health concern, noting that “the perceived risk associated with regular cannabis use has been declining in youths since the legalization of the substance.”

While the policy debates will surely continue, this research provides a sobering reminder that the conversation must include a clear-eyed view of the consequences that arise when use crosses the line into a disorder. 

As the perception of risk declines, the critical public health challenge becomes clear: how do we effectively communicate the line between casual use and the measurable cognitive costs of a disorder?

Are you a professional looking to stay up-to-date with the latest information on, sex addiction, trauma, and mental health news and research? Or maybe you’re looking for continuing education courses? Then you should stay up-to-date with all of Dr. Jen’s work through her practice’s newsletter!

Are you looking for more reputable, data-backed information on sexual addiction? The Mitigation Aide Research Archive is an excellent source for executive summaries of research studies.

#cannabinoid #cannabinoids #cannabis #cannabisEffectsOnLearning #cannabisUseDisorder #drugAbuse #drugAddiction #drugAddictionRecovery #drugUse #effectsOfCannabis #effectsOfDrugUse #longTermCannabisEffects #longTermCannabisUse #mentalHealth #research #researchArticle #researchStudy #study #THC

Today in The Medium Newsletter, featured stories include:

• Celebrating the songs of summer, with Edward Bowser, Feminista Jones, and Mark Chinapen

• A conversation with #Anthropic CEO #DarioAmodei, by Alex Kantrowitz

• Thoughts on #DrugAddiction after surviving a #fentanyl overdose, by Karen D Garman

• The importance of tactile maps for blind people, by Dr. Cheryl Fogle-Hatch

• Re-wilding the #DigitalArt process, by Tom Froese

https://medium.com/blog/what-makes-a-perfect-summer-jam-ada3346aeb38

#Medium #writing #AI #accessibility

Seriously though, what the hell has Elon Musk been stuffing the context window of Grok with? His own personal notes? Do his own tweets get continously fed into the bot??!

This man-child, mad emperor, ket-cokehead!
#grok #ai #elonmusk #drugaddiction

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

#drugabuse #addiction #drugaddiction #mentalhealth #recovery #dialogue #substanceabuse #drugs #alcoholism #adiksinarkoba #drugabuseawareness #addictivesubstance #narcotics #withdrawalsymptom #mentalhealthawareness #depression #drug #sobriety #saynotonarkoba #daruratnarkoba #cegahnarkoba #narkoba #tipsantinarkoba #bahayanarkoba #antinarkoba #berhentijadipecandu #saynotodrugs #pecandunarkoba #bahayamiras…

https://itsmostamazingindia.wordpress.com/2025/06/26/international-day-against-drug-abuse-and-illicit-trafficking/

{Is #DrugAddiction a Disease?
No, but we often treated as a #disease. So what’s the disease? The changes in our #neurobiology that cry out for the disease.

What?

#Addiction is not the disease; what it really is something we use to calm the disease; a little help from our chemical friends.

Enter #painkillers, #alcohol, #sweets and on and on.

They step in to help the #brain suppress the #pain, the #need and the #agony.} https://cigognenews.blogspot.com/search?q=addiction #Coldplay #nopain #Cannabis #Hanfgeschichten

The 'recovery incentive' or 'contingency management' program focuses on positive reinforcement to aid addicts in their battle against stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine, for which no targeted medications exist. #PositiveBehaviorReinforcement #DrugAddiction

#neurodivergent #autism #autistic #addiction #drugaddiction #mentalhealth #mentalillness #ptsd #cptsd #depression #anxiety

More #inequality = More #drugaddiction
#Capitalism #Socialism
https://scholar.google.com.au/scholar?q=drug+usage+and+inequality&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart

A year after the death of Matthew Perry, his family has announced the launch of the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada. CNN talked to Perry's sister Caitlin Morrison about the foundation's goal, which is to help support individuals in their first year of recovery. "I remember [Matthew] saying quite a few times that that first year was just such a beast. There were so many roadblocks and so many difficulties,” says Morrison. "We thought it would be kind of exactly a thing that would be aligned with something he wanted to do, to say, ‘Well, let’s help people. Let’s help people get past that hurdle that was such a high and difficult hurdle to get over when he was first fighting his battle.’”

https://flip.it/rJkEiF

#Celebrity #Entertainment #MatthewPerry #RIP #InMemoriam #DrugAddiction #Sobriety #Philanthropy

#Rehab for #transgender #drug #addicts urged in #Pakistan

The President of the #Khyber-#Pakhtunkhwa #chapter of #TransAction (#ProvincialAllianceofTransgenderCommunity), #FarzanaRiaz has demanded of the #government to include #transgender #community in the third phase of the #DrugAddiction-free #Peshawar

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Pakistan #MentalHealth #Addiction #Representation #Culture

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2481646/rehab-of-transgender-drug-addicts-urged

@realTuckFrumper cuz he's a tweaker...look at his bloodshot eyes #traitortrump #drugaddiction

In my home province of #NewBrunswick our autocrat #oilExec #premier #blaineHiggs is attempting to #criminalize #drugAddiction and #homelessness. He's already threatened to use the #NotWithstanding clause to force his new "mandatory addictions treatment" bill through.

We have ZERO space in addictions programs.
We have ZERO free beds in hospitals.
We have a BRAND NEW jail being built that no one knows why.

The people on our streets will be rounded up and left to rot in overcrowded lockups where they will NOT receive adequate medical treatment, nor the financial and social services they **ACTUALLY NEED**.

It's actions like these that have caused A DOZEN of his own party members to resign.

Let's all stand up against this dehumanizing attack!

#stopHiggs #NoFascists #noOilExecsInGovernment #noOligarchs #noOilAndGas #harmReduction #HousingFirst #SafeSupply #decriminalise #nbpoli #cdnpoli

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Jerry Garcia explains his dislike for Eddie Van Halen
Grateful Dead guitarist and co-founder Jerry Garcia didn't particularly appreciate the sounds Eddie Van Halen constructed as a key part of their sonic identity.

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/jerry-garcia-critique-of-van-halen/

#JerryGarcia #GratefulDead #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #MusicPreference #HonestyInMusic #DrugAddiction #Heroin

If you’re interested in #Abortion on TV, #ArcticCircle TV (Finland #Ivalo) is a must-see. Lina Kuustonen, Pihla Viitala , & Venla Ronkainen are amazing.

A lot of the dialogue is in English as the default common language between neighboring countries. Watch it in Finnish w/ subtitles on Topic TV.

If you’ve watched it, I’m curious as to what you think. #Heartbeat #AbortionDoping #DownSyndrome #GayRights #DrugAddiction #CrimeDrama #FeministTV #AbortionOnTV #NordicNoir #FinlandTV

Well, isn't this somethin':[Rolling Stone]: Trump’s White House Was ‘Awash in Speed’ — and Xanax
Under Trump, the White House Medical Unit was “like the Wild West,” and staffers had easy access to powerful stimulants and sedatives, sources tell Rolling Stone. By Noah Shachtman, Asawin Suebsaeng
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-white-house-drugs-speed-xanax-1234979503/
#ronnyjackson #trumpwhitehouse #drugaddiction