Not all addictions are driven by drugs or alcohol. There is a class of addictions that spring from normal behaviors or actions that humans participate in every day. For a small portion of the human population, these normal behaviors become compulsions that quickly escalate to addiction status. Called behavioral addictions, the addictive acts are often ...
Gambling, the worlds greatest get rich quick scheme. An almost certain destructive force. But, what really happens to the families if this “expensive” activity? What is the real cost of gambling? And what can you do to help those you love who are suffering from this horrible disease? Hopefully, by the end if this article ...
When the guys gather for poker or the gals make a ladies night out at a nearby casino, it’s all in fun but for countless Americans, gambling becomes an obsession rather than a diversion. Whether the glittering rows of slot machines beckon or there is an urge to play the ponies or scratch lottery tickets, ...
“Mirapex is believed to work by boosting the action of whatever dopamine is available, which is low in persons with Parkinson’s disease. It is a dopamine agonist that directly stimulates nerves in the brain that are not naturally being stimulated by dopamine.” Three years ago, my doctor diagnosed me with Parkinson’s. Immediately, he placed me ...