My main man, Kurt Vonnegut in an essay about the addiction to war that seems to have taken root in civilization. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

Nearly a decade after OxyContin slammed into southwestern Virginia and much of Appalachia, the abuse of prescription painkillers in the region is worse than ever, police and public health officials say. picked by tchengrox 6 months ago

The ultimate temptation of the believer is to assume that his or her way to God is the best or only way for others. The particular Way to God becomes what is adored, not the ineffable and incomprehensible Mystery to which we give the name of God. In essence we have become addicted to the certainty, sureness or sense of security that our faith provides. It is no longer a living by faith, with hope... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

More than one in eight adults in the US show signs of being addicted to the internet, a study has shown. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago

Really nice article concerning energy consumption of Google's data center in Oregon. Knowing that servers require a half-watt in cooling for every watt they use in processing, this new kind of industry is in fact a new heavy industry, an energy glutton that is only growing hungrier. picked by wildminou 5 months ago

A once drug-addled elephant fed heroin-laced bananas by illegal traders will soon return to the wild after being weaned off his addiction through methadone and round-the-clock care. picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago

Drag animated mice into the armchair and learn facts about different drugs and their effects on the brain. Crazy interface, but really interesting stuff! picked by ogri2003 1 year ago

The American Medical Association plans to vote on a recommendation to classify Internet and video-game addiction as a formal diagnosis. picked by squirmster 1 year ago

The way to quit is to learn everything about what you thought you knew about addiction and your smoking habits. A free site and many tools. picked by TraumaMamma 2 months ago

A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Because heavy metal dominates so many aspects of his life, the Employment Service has agreed to pay part of Tullgren's salary.(rock on, dude) picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

More than one in eight adults in the US show signs of being addicted to the internet.
A typical addict is a single, white college-educated male in his 30s, who spends more than 30 hours a week on "non-essential" computer use.

I fit the bill. Except for the age part and the being american part. picked by XXXXXPP 2 years ago

He was born addicted to heroin, with meth, alcohol and cocaine also in his system. Months premature, he weighed only two pounds. His birth mother, who was on public assistance, abandoned him in the hospital. No one expected him to survive. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

An official at Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture was reprimanded for making over 260 contributions to the Japanese language Wikipedia about Gundam and toy robots, while he was supposed to be working.
"The agriculture ministry is not in charge of Gundam,” ministry official Tsutomu Shimomura said. picked by mitzuzake 10 months ago

A distrubing and inspirational look at dealing with addiction. picked by pvisi111 3 weeks ago

Governments have been urged to consider banning the sale of caffeinated soft drinks to children following new Australian research showing caffeine adds nothing to the drinks but the risk of addiction. picked by teaya21 2 years ago

I know this one to be true. Don't ask me how I know-but I do. picked by misswinkle 12 months ago

At least, not in the medical sense, according to the AMA, which claims more research is needed. Some gamers, however, disagree strongly. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

A new form of heroin is out there, called "Cheese", a blend of antihistamines, painkiller and heroin, $2 a hit.

Suddenly, Cheese just isn't as much fun as it used to be. picked by bevissimo 7 months ago

How to tell if you are a truly addicted to exercise picked by catalyst 1 year ago