Tag Archives: addiction

Big Think: “dopamine crash loop”

Posted on July 24, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

How to escape the “dopamine crash loop” and rewire your curiosity Stuck on a hamster wheel of mindless social media scrolling? Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff explains how to consciously redirect your reward system. Key Takeaways Anne-Laure Le Cunff Copy a … Continue reading →

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Mother Jones: DOGE Moves to Gut CDC Work on Gun Injuries, Sexual Assault, Opioid Overdose Data, and More

Posted on April 2, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Skip to main content 19 hours ago 1st January 2025 DOGE Moves to Gut CDC Work on Gun Injuries, Sexual Assault, Opioid Overdose Data, and More “It’s a blood bath this morning.” Advertise with Mother Jones Ben Gray/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for … Continue reading →

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Flicking through channels; the documentary was by Louis Theroux in the mega prison in Miami, a prisoner spoke of his addiction and wanted to be able to act on his desire even if other prisoners or staff were present. This is first time I ever heard of masturbation addiction; we do know about porn addiction.

Posted on September 20, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

What to Know About ‘Masturbation Addiction’ Masturbation is considered a healthy and pleasurable activity, but can it become an addiction? Self-stimulation is an integral part of human sexuality that provides a natural way to experience pleasure, explore sexual techniques, and … Continue reading →

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Addictions … they never go away but you can try to learn by alternatives. Ruben Baler, neuroscientist ‘We are guinea pigs. Our attention has become a commodity’. Comment: recommend earlier postings by Jonathan Haidt 2010 impact of smartphone to social media on children. Addiction so young! Source: EL PAIS

Posted on May 5, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

ADDICTIONS Rubén Baler, neuroscientist: ‘We are guinea pigs. Our attention has become a profitable commodity’ The expert from the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) warns that overexposure to screens from an early age can have a negative impact … Continue reading →

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Scientology-linked UK drug rehab left vulnerable people ‘traumatised’. Source: The Observer. Comment: Ballivor, Co. Meath. Buildings bought to become a Rehabilitation Centre. People protested and rightly so. Cinderella HSE services blight our vulnerable people who have mental illness/addiction issues but that doesn’t mean we need The Church of Scientology regime.

Posted on February 17, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Support the Guardian Fund independent journalism with €10 per monthSupport us ShowMore The Scientology headquarters in Los Angeles. The drills at the Narconon rehab centre in Sussex are based on the writings of L Ron Hubbard, Scientology’s founder. Photograph: Leigh … Continue reading →

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Revenge Cravings And Justice Addiction: Is Social Media To Blame? Comment: Very little research but recommend Dr James Kimmel, lectures Psychiatry at Yale University, he has the academic background, education, interest and dedication.

Posted on February 11, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Yahoo Entertainment Search query Close this content Revenge Cravings And Justice Addiction: Is Social Media To Blame? Dr. Phil CBS September 23, 2022 https://s.yimg.com/rx/ev/builds/1.2.31/pframe.html Is the U.S. a justice-addicted nation? On Thursday’s episode of Dr. Phil, “America’s Short Fuse: Afraid … Continue reading →

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Bigger, stronger, faster: how my exercise addiction nearly killed me. Source: The Guardian. Comment: Strive to be perfect can start so early on in life and destroy people; be watchful because addiction covers far more than alcoholism, drug addiction…it is more like a character trait that cons people into framing their view of life, through their “perfection” frame which can be distorted.

Posted on February 5, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Well actually Bigger, stronger, faster: how my exercise addiction nearly killed me I turned to fitness when I was out of control with bourbon, drugs and an eating disorder – but it became another problem Margo SteinesMon 5 Feb 2024 … Continue reading →

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Drug overdose deaths remain high. Fentanyl test strips may help. Source: Harvard Business Gazette

Posted on January 23, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

HEALTH Drug overdose deaths remain high. Fentanyl test strips may help Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer  January 22, 2024 8 min read Massachusetts, other states make moves to legalize indicators of contamination by potent, deadly synthetic opioid The Massachusetts state … Continue reading →

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Everyone is on their phones. But is it really phone addiction we’re experiencing? Source: The Guardian. (What a relief for those like me with phone phobia (search) … We may have gained in the long run!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on January 3, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Everyone is on their phones. But is it really phone addiction we’re experiencing? Illustrations: Edward Steed There is no standard diagnosis for ‘phone addiction’, and a debate rages about whether there should be. But will medicalizing a behavior help or … Continue reading →

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