Addiction and the Brain – Drug or Alcohol Abuse Is a Disease.

Published May 6, 2013

Addiction and the Brain – drug or alcohol abuse is a disease. – Tim Brunson, PhD, talks about how the brain works regarding addictions (alcohol, drug addiction). Why does your brain respond to repeated behavior? How can y…

Drug use contributes to rise in thefts citywide

Filed under: drug addiction

People are motivated to engage in criminal activity because they are desperate for cash to support a drug habit or addiction, said Lt. Bill Shaw with the ZPD. “I don't think you can actually say someone here is stealing for their survival anymore …
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Drug Use Among Youth On the Rise in Zanzibar

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USE of illicit drugs among youths in Zanzibar has been rising, the anti-drugs activists and psychiatrics have warned. Bangi is the most used drugs, followed by other drugs such as cocaine and syringe. Speaking at the illicit drugs awareness meeting for …
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