Addiction

Why is LYRICA a controlled substance?

Question by pe l: Why is LYRICA a controlled substance?
It isn’t an opiod or anything like that, the only reason I can think of is that possibly people abuse it to get high in some fashion? its schedule 5 so it’s low on the list, thanks for any info.… Continue reading

How does dxm addiction work? Is it physically addictive?

Question by Zach Short the hippy: How does dxm addiction work? Is it physically addictive?
I’m 17 and have been using DXM [Dextromethorphan HBr] a bit lately. This is the drug in cough medicine. I know that any good thing can be addictive if not used in moderation, but is… Continue reading

“Gambling addiction” – A bunch of bunk?

Question by yellowhummin217: “Gambling addiction” – A bunch of bunk?
To me, an “addiction” to gambling seems like a lame excuse for blowing one’s money away. I can see somebody being addicted to alcohol or smoking because it has physical effects on… Continue reading

How would you define “Addiction”?

Question by mandybethg: How would you define “Addiction”?
I don’t mean a dictionary definition. But at what point would you say someone is addicted to something? Drugs, alcohol, food, etc.

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Answer by peanut
When they become powerless to control their usage and their life has… Continue reading

abdominal pain due to deep breaths?

Question by Eduardo: abdominal pain due to deep breaths?
I’m 21 years of age and Hispanic as well I’ve been drinking since i was 16. Well I started to feel allot of pain a year ago due to a combination of Ecstasy and alcohol but ever since then I haven’t… Continue reading

Is there such thing as “Exercise addiction”?

Question by Nama B: Is there such thing as “Exercise addiction”?
I have an adrenaline rush and it feels AMAZING. After exercise is it normal to be extremely hyper and have a natural high that u can get addicted to a lot of exercising every single day?

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Answer… Continue reading