Being Ashamed of Drinking Prompts Relapse, Not Recovery

Published February 9, 2013

Being Ashamed of Drinking Prompts Relapse, Not Recovery

Filed under: effects of drug addiction

Why doesn't shame change or deter addictive behavior? Shame is not only an effect of addiction but also can be a key reason why some people turn to drink or other drugs in the first place. Research suggests that people who feel particularly high levels …
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Saugus forum tackles opioid abuse problem

Filed under: effects of drug addiction

Even more opioid incidents have been reported in neighboring communities such as Lynn (96.3), Malden (62) and Revere (66.7), lending credence to comments by Fernando Perfas of the DPHBSAS that drug abuse “is a widespread problem but in densely …
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