Researchers examined the ingredients in chocolate chip cookies to determine why they are so addictive for some. Science has turned in a humdinger: studies indicate that sugar and sweetness can induce reward and craving that are comparable to those induced by cocaine. Research giving laboratory rats rewards of sugars and sweets shows that these goodies… Continue reading Are Chocolate Chip Cookies As Addictive As Cocaine?
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Lady Gaga Reflects On Drugs, "Loneliness" Behind Stardom
“There was a buffet of options. When I first started to perform around the country doing nightclubs, there was stuff everywhere.” Six-time Grammy-winning singer Lady Gaga makes her feature film debut as an aspiring performer who falls for a rocker (Bradley Cooper) with dependency problems in the upcoming A Star is Born. The confluence of… Continue reading Lady Gaga Reflects On Drugs, "Loneliness" Behind Stardom
Kirstie Alley Talks Cocaine Addiction on "Celebrity Big Brother"
“I went through the ’60s and most of the ’70s – I never did drugs. And then I did coke and it was all over for, like four years.” Actress Kirstie Alley spoke frankly about her cocaine addiction while appearing on the UK edition of the popular reality series Celebrity Big Brother. In a candid conversation… Continue reading Kirstie Alley Talks Cocaine Addiction on "Celebrity Big Brother"
Can Exercise Prevent Cocaine Relapse?
Researchers used animals to model the effects of exercise on addictive behaviors for a new study. According to researchers, the possibility of a cocaine relapse can be reduced with exercise. The discovery comes thanks to research at the University of Buffalo led by Panyotis Thanos. “Cocaine addiction is often characterized by cycles of recovery and… Continue reading Can Exercise Prevent Cocaine Relapse?
Dennis Quaid Revisits "White Light" Moment That Spurred His Recovery
“I was basically doing cocaine pretty much on a daily basis during the ‘80s.” Since kicking off his acting career in the ’70s, former Hollywood “bad boy” Dennis Quaid has come out on the other side of cocaine addiction—“my greatest mistake.” Quaid, now 64, revisited the height of his cocaine use and the turning point… Continue reading Dennis Quaid Revisits "White Light" Moment That Spurred His Recovery
Steven Tyler On Addiction: I Hurt My Family, I Hurt My Band
“I went down the worst path. I went down the rabbit hole. I went chasing Alice.” In a new interview, Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler revealed that his drug use got to a point where nothing mattered more. “I have an addictive personality so I found certain drugs I loved and didn’t stop to the point… Continue reading Steven Tyler On Addiction: I Hurt My Family, I Hurt My Band
Wendy Williams On Past Cocaine Addiction: I Was A Functioning Addict
“A functioning addict has several alarm clocks, you’re organized. It’s a miracle I was able to stop.” After hosting a star-studded gala on Wednesday to benefit youth in recovery, TV personality and host Wendy Williams discussed her own experience with cocaine abuse, which began during her days on the radio. “I was a functioning addict… Continue reading Wendy Williams On Past Cocaine Addiction: I Was A Functioning Addict
Is Social Media As Addictive As Cocaine?
One expert suggests that media-stoked fears about addictive technology only serve to divert attention from pressing problems like online privacy and user consent. Following a recent spate of headlines likening social media to hard drugs, some psychologists deny they’re similar at all. According to Business Insider, scientists from the Oxford Internet Institute believe it’s not… Continue reading Is Social Media As Addictive As Cocaine?