Substance Abuse

Smokers should do short bouts of exercise to help them resist the temptation to light up, say experts at the University of Exeter. A review, recently published in the international journal Addiction, concludes that when smokers abstain from smoking, exercise can help them to manage withdrawal symptoms and resist the urge to smoke.

The following information from ANRED (Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.) is vital for anyone whose friend or loved one is anorexic or has another eating disorder.

Please visit their site by following the link below for excellent information and resources. The only changes I have made to the following text is to add emphasis in two places.

“My back hurts so much that I can hardly get out of bed on some days. I have tried everything; including, Bufferin, Tylenol, heat, music, et al; and nothing works. What about Morphine? Would this help me?”

Voluteers in a medical experiment at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland involving the drug Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) reported profound experiences that enhanced feelings of well-being over time. Reseachers see a possible application of psilocybin in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.