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Prescription Painkillers Emerge As the Leading Cause of Accidental Death

Don Deane — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:40:10 +0000

For years, car accidents have been the leading cause of accidental death. But that all changed four years ago when, for the first time, vehicle-related deaths were topped by poisoning due to prescription painkillers like OxyContin and Vicodin.

Got a Kid with an Addiction to Naughty Websites? Send Him to 'Camp'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 03:30:06 +0000

“Porn camp” may sound like someplace aspiring adult film stars go to learn the trade but for a group of teenaged boys, it’s actually a lot less fun — it’s a place to ditch a porn addiction.

Is Ecstasy Bad for You? Canadian Researcher Says, 'Heck, No!'

Mike Adams — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:20:24 +0000

It is not often that a health care professional advocates for a drug which has been known to cause extreme bouts of paranoia, frightening hallucinations and the occasional death. So, when it does happen, it’s news. The chief health officer of British Columbia, Dr. Perry Kendall, told Canadian press that ecstasy, or MDMA, may not [...]

Can Internet Usage Predict Depression?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:40:12 +0000

Researchers now say they can tell whether people are depressed without even talking to them first — all they have to do is watch how those individuals use the internet. In a study conducted at Missouri University of Science and Technology, researchers watched the internet habits of more than 200 students who were later tested [...]

The Greatest Addiction Ever: Coffee [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:16:52 +0000

Hello, my name is Bruce Mikells and I am an addict. I am addicted to caffeine and I don't plan on giving up my dirty little habit anytime soon. Am I really that far out of the norm with my need for a hot steaming cup of coffee every morning?

1 in 5 Smartphone Owners Admit to Being Addicted

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:15:18 +0000

Charlie Sheen has his, I am sure Lindsay Lohan has hers and I would bet you and I have ours as well. What am I speaking of? Well with Charlie and Lindsay I was thinking addictions but with you and I, it was smart phones I was contemplating. Not saying that Chuck and LiLo don't have a smart phone but their other addictions take precedent. That being said, are you addicted to your phone? A lot of people feel very lost when they don't have it with them. Find out if you are one of the many that are.