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What Qualifies Something as an Addiction?

Question by Rae: What qualifies something as an addiction?
I know, addictions like alcoholism are clearly seen, but what about other things?

Am I addicted to tea and coffee if I have 1-2 servings a day? BUT need those things to function normally, so even though its not excess, is it an addiction?

Or, online shopping, I’ll buy a few shirts each month, am I addicted to clothes?

The list goes on and on. Is the difference moderation versus addiction?

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Pain, Questions Linger, a Year After Meningitis Outbreak

Pain, questions linger, a year after meningitis outbreak

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Long after New England Compounding Center shut down last October and headlines faded, many of the patients report they are still suffering unexplained blistering and rashes, blurred vision, headaches, trouble thinking , and strokes. They wonder when …
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Where Can I Look Up Drug Rehab Programs in Virginia?

Question by capoeirakid: Where can I look up drug rehab programs in Virginia?
Okay, so my mom and her friend are starting a lfe coaching business. I’m going to help them by finding programs such as rehabs, support groups, charities, etc. for their clients. Right now, I’m helping them look for a rehab for this one kid who we think might potentially become a client and he’s addicted to marijuana. He’s looking for a rehab program that can help him. In order for the place to be able to help him, the place needs to be something like this:
1. He’s 17, so it needs to be a rehab for kids or kids and adults.
2. He has a felony charge and they’re appealing the charge, but they can’t do anything more about that until a few months from now, so it needs to accept kids with felony charges.
3. Preferably, it should be a live-in rehab.
4. A place with a lot of rules and structure would be best for this kid.
5. It would be best if the rehab is in or near Northern Virginia.
All of this is based on info my mom gave me about the kid. Don’t worry, I don’t know his name or anything like that. I was hoping that there’s a website or something where I can look up rehab programs by key words or something like that. Also, if you know of a rehab that will be good for him, please tell me. Thanks!
To buds: Do you know if Crosby Centers has a location in/near NoVa?
Does Crosby Centers accept people with felony charges?
Does Crosby Centers accept kids?
I looked for this info on the website, but I couldn’t find it.
Thanks!

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203, or the Rape Crisis Intervention Hotline at 978-922-0000. Speakers Bureau: …. Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing (GRASP), a support group for families or individuals who have lost a loved as a result of substance use or addiction. Meets the …
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College Wages War on School Alcohol Abuse After Student Dies

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What Is a Good Remedy for Suicidal Thoughts?

Question by Waxy: What is a good remedy for suicidal thoughts?

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When a teen commits suicide, everyone is affected. Family members, friends, teammates, neighbors, and sometimes even those who didn’t know the teen well might experience feelings of grief, confusion, guilt — and the sense that if only they had done something differently, the suicide could have been prevented. The reasons behind a teen’s suicide or attempted suicide are often complex.

To help sort through these issues, and to learn the warning signs that your teen might need help, it’s important to understand the forces that can lead teens to suicide and to understand what you can do to help.
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Ron Paul: 'Safe to Say' I Am Not a Fan of Chris Christie [VIDEO]

Ron Paul: 'Safe to say' I am not a fan of Chris Christie [VIDEO]

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CAVUTO: So, if he was the Republican nominee in 2016 — we're way ahead of ourselves, if you'll forgive me, congressman — but if he were, if he were, would you not support him? PAUL: Oh no, I at this moment, he is not going to have, you know, a change …
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