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Acupuncture
1/3/2008 9:00:00 PM megan22
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My uncle swears by acupuncture to cure any addiction you may, but especially smoking. He was a 20 year smoker until he had acupuncture done. After that he has never touched another one. I don't know, needles really scare me, but for any of you that aren't as chicken as me, this may be a good alternative to help you quit.
Re: Cell Phone Dangers
1/3/2008 9:05:19 PM megan22
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Something very important that you did not mention is that cell slows are steadily becoming one the top lethal accident causes on the road, running in close with drinking and driving. I don't understand why people just have to talk on their phones while on the road. If it is THAT urgent, the pull OVER and talk. I wish this be illegal everywhere.
Re: Drinking every weekend
1/7/2008 6:57:01 PM megan22
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Leighdu wrote
He'll get a case and then drink about half of them one night, then finish off the rest the next night. It is clear that he's drunk. I know the signs of alcoholism and have drank myself many times to get drunk, and that seems as though exactly what he is doing. Another big sign is that he gets very angry if anyone confronts him on it.


Even if it isn't the entire case, it seems like a sure sign of alcoholism if he won't quit. If you do ask him to stop for a month, let us know what his response is.
Re: booze bracelet
1/7/2008 6:59:10 PM megan22
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I tried a search on here and couldn't find the ankle bracelet. What exactly are these things and what do they do ? Can they not be removed ?
Re: Denial??
1/7/2008 7:02:00 PM megan22
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People can get addicted to different things for different reasons, and unfortunately food is one of them. Just as there is an obesity epidemcin, anorexia and bulimia is out of control as well. I blame that on society for putting too much pressure on people the be thin and look a certain way for acceptance. I think food addiction is becoming a more widepsread problem, and people should look into it more carefully. And that poor guy who has 14 plates....his family is killing him slowly. He desperately needs help.
Re: Denial??
1/7/2008 7:03:00 PM megan22
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People can get addicted to different things for different reasons, and unfortunately food is one of them. Just as there is an obesity epidemcin, anorexia and bulimia is out of control as well. I blame that on society for putting too much pressure on people the be thin and look a certain way for acceptance. I think food addiction is becoming a more widepsread problem, and people should look into it more carefully. And that poor guy who has 14 plates....his family is killing him slowly. He desperately needs help.
Re: Denial??
1/7/2008 7:03:17 PM megan22
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People can get addicted to different things for different reasons, and unfortunately food is one of them. Just as there is an obesity epidemcin, anorexia and bulimia is out of control as well. I blame that on society for putting too much pressure on people the be thin and look a certain way for acceptance. I think food addiction is becoming a more widepsread problem, and people should look into it more carefully. And that poor guy who has 14 plates....his family is killing him slowly. He desperately needs help.
Re: Addiction Vs Personal Preference
1/8/2008 9:50:30 PM megan22
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Addiction is when someone will keep doing something regardless of the damage that they are doing to themselves, because they are, well, addicted. I think when someone has a personal preference it is just because they happen to like something a lot, but the doesn't mean that they are hooked. I guess it can be a fine line at times, but I have seem some people called others "addicted" jokingly, even though they weren't, they just enjoyed doing what they were doing.
When You Don't Have Help
1/8/2008 9:54:00 PM megan22
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I feel reall bad for a girl I know. She is more of an aquaintance that I know through work, but she is in a constant struggle to overcome an alcohol addiction. The problem is that her entire family drinks, thinks nothing of it, and thinks she is perfectly problem free. However, she KNOWS that she is an alcoholic. Her family also thinks that turning to outside help is weak and cowardly, so she is kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Re: caught serving underage drinker
1/14/2008 9:59:21 AM megan22
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They should never serve alcohol to anyone with an expired ID from what I hear. But other than that, that is so ridiculous. The bar shouldn't be fined. The FAKE id having girls should !
Re: Jaiggermaiester
1/14/2008 10:02:06 AM megan22
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Ugh, I can't touch this stuff at all! One shot knocks me out really and I have no idea what comes out of my mouth when I drink it. I feel like I have tourettes syndrome when I drink Jagger...bad stuff..yuck...Stay away !
Re: What is/was your preferred drink ?
1/14/2008 10:05:29 AM megan22
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"Wasted Away Again in Margaritaville..."...Seriously, margaritas are my choice drink. I never could get enough of them. I blame them for my drinking problems. Any of other drink I can just walk away from, but I still have constant cravings for margaritas.
Re: Is Marijuana addictive or not ?
1/14/2008 10:08:58 AM megan22
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I don't understand the people who claim that marijuana is not addictive. I have seen first hand that it can be psychologically AND physiologically addicting. Just because it doesn't affect one person, doesn't mean it won't affect the next person. So yes, I 100% believe marijuana is addictive.
Should marijuana be legalized?
1/14/2008 10:10:00 AM megan22
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I say NO, except for what is already medically legalized. There are already too many things that are addictive (yes, I think marijuana is addictive) that are legal. What about everyone else ?
Re: How many teens do you know that smoke?Th
1/14/2008 10:12:57 AM megan22
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They aren't stopping because more than likely they are addicted. It seems that most people start smoking when they are teens, being impressionable and stupid. It rare to see someone in their 30's who has never smoked to start smoking. I knew many teens that smoked and regret it to this day.
Re: affording it
1/14/2008 2:17:18 PM megan22
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What you said, Leighdu, reminds me of a documentary I watched about heroin addicts. None of them had a penny to their name, but their parents were so worried that they footed the entire bill..over and over and over again..praying that the next time will be the last time.
Re: Cutting down fastfood meals
1/15/2008 7:26:52 AM megan22
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The problem is everyones busy lifestyle. There are also healthy microwavable choices, but people still tend to want to go through the drive-thru. We all know how yummy fast food can be, and I think people, after a long day, would rather eat fast food than the healthier alternatives which can made just as fast, if not faster.

People really need to take the time out and prepare their own meals. Even you don't like things such as Lean Cuisine, take the weekend to prepare food for the entire week and then freeze it. It will save you your health, time, and money.
Re: Dog Meat addiction
1/15/2008 7:36:36 AM megan22
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surfboy wrote
The most consumed meat in the philippines right now? especially in the mauntanous area wher it is cold. They believed that dog meat help keep your body heat in cold climates and they love the sweet taste of the meat. Is it a ddiction?


I'm not trying to make fun of your thread or anything, or question what you said, but I was just wondering what made you think that this may be an addiction? Differnent cultures and countries have different recipes and cuisines that they use, and I have never thought about it as being addiction.
Whipped Cream " Whip Its"
1/15/2008 7:41:00 AM megan22
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I remember a few years back a lot of people would suck the nitrous out of whip cream cans and have an intense 30 second high. It got to the point where some of them were doing it several times daily. I know this can't be good for people as it probably cuts some oxygen out from going to their brain, and I think it can become addictive as well.
Re: Wrong Men
1/15/2008 7:50:20 AM megan22
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You could possibly be choosing the wrong men because you have things to work on yourself. Many times women/girls take the easy way out and hope that a man will fix their problems, and usually end up with a guy that has the same problems that they do.

Either way, most relationships are hard to end. You wanting him back and being depressed over it is pretty common. Just make sure you realize why you left him in the first place, and take time to yourself to analyze the situation better. The only way to get him out of your mind is to keep yourself busy and focus on YOU. When the thought of him pops in your head, immediately start think of yourself and what you would like improve, what you would like to do, etc. Many will tell you to find someone else immediately to replace him. I think that is bad advice. Get through the pain of this one before moving on.
Re: I thought this was pretty interesting
1/15/2008 8:48:15 AM megan22
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Um, yeah, I have no idea what the heck this chart means except it has to do with drugs/alcohol. Can you break it down for us or simplify it some sort of way please?
Re: Jaiggermaiester
1/16/2008 8:20:59 AM megan22
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surfville wrote
Never had tried that one? buit seems like a hard stuff you got there? that was reallky horible! i wont drink or zip one of those that might get me knocked out.


I forgot to mention that this stuff reminds me of Nyquil. Thinks of a Nyquil that doesn't make you sleepy with triple the effects and you will kind of get what it's like.
Re: Ketchup addiction
1/16/2008 4:27:24 PM megan22
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surfboy wrote
I know most people don't notice that they can't eat with it? but is it addictiong that you need to use a ketchup everytime? because i see some people even put ketchup to foods that don't require to.


I'll admit I love ketchup and use it on probably more things than most people ( I like it on my eggs ). But, if all of a sudden there was no ketchup left in the world and no plans to ever make anymore, I think I would be alright. To be addicted means you think you can't live without something, and I can definitely live without ketchup..just wouldn't want to.
Re: internet may lead to depression
1/16/2008 4:33:44 PM megan22
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bettyjones wrote

Obsessive use of internet by young people affects school
results and social lives. A new study has found a link between the internet and
depression. They surveyed 512 young people aged between 13 and 15 and found
that compulsive internet use increased feelings of depression and decline in
school results within six months.


Internet addicts spend an average of 26 hours a week in
front of the computer. But parents have the largest role in preventing internet
addiction. Parents should talk to their kids about it if they saw a problem
looming. This is an important role because it makes it clear to the young
people that their feelings are understood and they have support. Parents should
set clear but flexible rules regarding Internet use. If young people are
allowed very little computer time it becomes counterproductive, and can boost
compulsive internet behavior.







I do think thats quite a bit of time for kids that age to be online. I really can't see them using all that time to study either. For me, I pretty much have to be in front of the computer way more than 26 hours per week, but that is because my job requires it. As soon as I am done though, I can't get wait to get outside, work out, go shopping, go out to eat, etc...anything to get off the computer for a while. So yeah, I can see how it may lead to depression. However, I think stripping away computer ( as said), would be the wrong thing to do as well. Maybe finding a balance in between will help in the long run.
Re: needs to be heard about
1/16/2008 4:44:13 PM megan22
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lalajean wrote
I already read a post here in the forums about this already. Please make sure that you are not duplicating something that already has a thread, but if you think a point was missed just give a post in the thread anyway.


I agree that it is a good idea to read through the posts, and see if there is something similar. However, this person seems to have a personal story to share and maybe he/she wanted to create a new thread about THAT personal experience.

Anyhow, if you think you would go nuts by going a day without the internet, then you probably do have some sort of addiction going on there. Sometimes I feel that I may be spending too much time online, but it usually because of work. However, I can walk away from it for days if it weren't for pesky bills that need to be paid, and feel fine about. I think the world as a whole where internet addiction is prevalent is starting to take heed that internet addiction is a real problem that shouldn't be ignored.
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