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Ice Cream IS Addictive

Steve Tanko — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:17:32 +0000

A recent research study has proven what many food addicts have claimed for years: ice cream can be addicting. According to The Telegraph, a study performed by the Oregon Research Institute showed that ice cream does in fact have “addictive properties.” For the study, researchers interviewed 151 teenagers between ages 14 and 16 about their [...]

Is Text Messaging the Newest Cure for Addiction?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:06:12 +0000

It turns out suffers from alcohol dependency might be able to kick the habit by doing what comes natural… texting. Yup, a new study has found actual evidence that there may be a health benefit to text messaging.

Research with young problem drinkers found those who sent and received weekly text messages tracking their alcohol consumption drank less at the end of the 12-week program than they did at the beginning.

Addiction Vaccines Will Potentially Cure Nicotine and Drug Dependencies

Nick Romano — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:10:55 +0000

Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection.

Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he tells The New York Times in reference to rehab programs.

Interview Reveals Dylan Was Suicidal And Addicted

Rayman — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:47:38 +0000

Not really surprised about this. A look back at history tells us many authors, playwrights, poets, and of course, musicians have suffered the same “demons”. I’ve come to the belief that the most “creative” individuals, are also the most fragile. In a newly-discovered interview recorded at the height of his fame, folk legend Bob Dylan [...]