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I'm Pro-Tobacco

This might be one of the rare pro-tobacco posts out there. I've been thinking about taking up smoking cigarettes *cue: gasp* Well, whatever. I have my reasons for it, but I don't want to smoke the really commercialized…
How to Handle a Vicodin Addiction

source Vicodin addiction has been in the news in recent years. Radio personality Rush Limbaugh admitted to misusing this drug. But what is vicodin, and what kind of addiction does it produce?Vicodin is a powerful paink…
Can You Be Addicted to Plastic Surgery?

sourceI usually pay little to no attention to the drama that celebrities engage in - and I spend even less time caring about their health. (Unless it's along the lines of the late-Patrick Swayze's cancer battle or a dis…
Alcohol Detox: Keep Your New Years Resolution

source It’s a common New Year’s resolution: “I’m going to quit drinking.” It is actually the 4th most common resolution, coming in after “lose weight”, “quit smoking” and “start a savings account.” Why do so many people…
My Experience with Marijuana Withdrawal and Addiction

source Something funny happened to me when I stopped getting high: I went through withdrawal.And I’m not talking about crack or blow or something hard. I’m talking about happy old mary jane, the green friend to million…
Sodas and Sweets: Could it be My Addiction?

source We received this in a message. Can we help? "I was just wondering if I could ask for some advice. I have a huge sweet tooth. Throughout the day I'm fine kicking the cravings because I'm busy with work, school, et…
Can You Get Addicted to Smoking from Second-Hand Smoke?

source Hey Healthkickers, here's question from my_secret_diary_xx@xanga.com. Can we help provide some advice or answers?Just a simple question. I've been wondering if you can get addicted to smoking from passive smoki…
Can Someone Explain Why Weed is Bad?

I have smoked pot for two years - since I was 14. Weed provides, for me, relief.I suffer from extreme nausea I experience from my HIV treatment. It also helps with my PTSD from the death of my mom (to AIDS) and my depre…
What Would Be Your Choice: Cell Phone or Sex?

If you had to choose between giving up sex for a year or sacrificing your cell phone, which would you choose?The answer, of course, may vary depending on each person, but I was surprised by the number of people that ha…
I'm a Drug Dealer

This post was sent to Healthkicker by Inchored@Xanga. We're asking you, Healthkickers - what do you think of this post about addiction? I'm a dealer. I deal drugs to my friends. I've dealt them things that they've got…