Addiction

WHY HAVING A LOT OF SELF CONTROL MAKES YOU HAPPIER

(NOTE: This essay is about why having a lot of self control makes you happier. It is Part 2 in a series on breaking the trouble-making habit of immediate gratification. You can read the first essay by clicking here.) Recently there’s been a series of studies which link the ability to “delay gratification” with enjoying higher levels of
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Cheese really is crack. Study reveals cheese is as addictive as drugs

BY JENN HARRIS For years you’ve been telling your friends, family, co-workers and anyone who will listen that you’re addicted to cheese. It’s a part of every meal or snack, and you think about it constantly. A new study suggests food addiction is a real thing. >>Is cheese really crack? Digging into the viral study. The study,
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Sugar is the key to the nicotine rush according to new research

By Loz Blain July 27, 2007 (research from 2007 that seems to have been swept under the rug as usual..Fitadelphia) In July 27, 2007 Smoking and blood sugar levels are highly interrelated – nicotine causes the body to release satisfying levels of sugar into the bloodstream far faster than eating can, which explains its appetite-inhibiting effects.
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Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food

Eva Selhub MDContributing Editor Think about it. Your brain is always “on.” It takes care of your thoughts and movements, your breathing and heartbeat, your senses — it works hard 24/7, even while you’re asleep. This means your brain requires a constant supply of fuel. That “fuel” comes from the foods you eat — and
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Weight Gain Creeping Up on You?

Weight gain can creep up on us all if we’re not careful about mindless eating. Here’s what to watch out for:   1. Eating something just because you see it   “Out of sight, out of mind” works great for avoiding food temptations. Be sure you don’t have a candy jar on the countertop, or
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America’s Invisible Pot Addicts

More and more Americans are reporting near-constant cannabis use, as legalization forges ahead. The Atlantic Annie Lowrey Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / Reuters. The proliferation of retail boutiques in California did not really bother him, Evan told me, but the billboards did. Advertisements for delivery, advertisements promoting the substance for relaxation, for fun, for health.
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Marijuana Compound CBD Shows Promise For Treating Cocaine And Meth Addiction, Study Suggests

ByKimberly Lawson Previous studies have indicated that cannabidiol (CBD) has the potential to help people battling substance use disorders involving alcohol and opioids. Now, new research suggests that the non-intoxicating marijuana compound could also benefit those addicted to cocaine, amphetamine and methamphetamine. Currently, there are no pharmaceutical treatment options for people dependent on cocaine and
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