Gold Medallist Mitcham Admits to Severe Drug Addiction

Gold Medallist Mitcham Admits To Severe Drug Addiction

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Despite the admission of drug addiction, Mitcham is free to compete on future Australian Olympic teams. In Twists and Turns Mitcham describes his dependence on the drug which stemmed from issues of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and panic …
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Is There Big Value In Addiction Fighting Pharmas?

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Very slowly, addiction is now being viewed more as a medical condition that can benefit from treatment with certain drugs. The drugs currently available for treatment of addiction are mostly used to ease the symptoms of withdrawal from drug dependence.
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Former Drug Addict Beats Cancer, and Aims to Follow His Dreams

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“I was a functional drug addict,” he said. “I don't know how I did it, but I made it to work every day. I might have been in the same clothes as yesterday, but I always showed up.” He said he never lost or stole anything. Mr. Smith credits his mother …
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