Tag: "Addiction"

Why More Young People Are Taking Drugs to Be Competitive (VIDEO)

Why More Young People Are Taking Drugs to Be Competitive (VIDEO)

May 7, 2013 with

An alarming number of young people are taking drugs, not to get high, but to keep up with – and beat – the Joneses

New Year’s Resolution: 10 Ways to Quit a Bad Habit

New Year’s Resolution: 10 Ways to Quit a Bad Habit

December 31, 2012 with

Addiction expert Dr. Anne Brown on how to go out with the bad, in with the good in 2012

Doomsday or Powerful Time for Renewal? 4 Things You Can Do

Doomsday or Powerful Time for Renewal? 4 Things You Can Do

December 20, 2012 with

Some believe 12/21/12 marks the end of the world, or a time to start over; what our experts say

Dr. Nora Volkow: U.S. Drug Abuse Problem Needs to be Faced (VIDEO)

Dr. Nora Volkow: U.S. Drug Abuse Problem Needs to be Faced (VIDEO)

September 19, 2012 with

National Institute of Drug Abuse director says societal factors can facilitate or protect against drug addiction

Michael Jackson’s Doctor Appealing Verdict

Michael Jackson’s Doctor Appealing Verdict

June 27, 2012 with

3-year anniversary of MJ’s death, Conrad Murray wishes he had testified; Anne Brown says friends, family must confront abusers

3 Ways to Kick Your Sugar Addiction

3 Ways to Kick Your Sugar Addiction

April 9, 2012 with

Do you feel powerless against sugar cravings? Health counselor and self-declared sugar addict Lara Dalch helps you curb the habit…

Whitney Houston Reminds Us: Confront Substance Abusers

Whitney Houston Reminds Us: Confront Substance Abusers

March 21, 2012 with

Whitney Houston’s cause of death has been determined, reminds us to confront suspected abusers before it’s too late

How to Avoid the ‘Perfect Storm of Self-Destruction’

How to Avoid the ‘Perfect Storm of Self-Destruction’

February 17, 2012 with

Whitney Houston funeral tomorrow; addiction expert Dr. Karen Khaleghi on how celebrities’ lives are primed for self-destruction if they allow it

Red Ribbon Week: Commit to Drug Prevention and Help Loved Ones

Red Ribbon Week: Commit to Drug Prevention and Help Loved Ones

October 24, 2011 with

Addiction experts Dr. Joseph Shrand and Anne Brown on how addiction holds the brain hostage, and it’s up to families, friends to get addicts help

Another Reason to Stop Smoking Today: World No Tobacco Day

Another Reason to Stop Smoking Today: World No Tobacco Day

May 31, 2011 with

The World Health Organization has designated May 31 as World No Tobacco Day; 6 million people will die from smoking this year alone