Thursday, August 21st
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Veronica's picture

Alcohol Jokes Have Gone Too Far?

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My family and I are visiting my parents this week, and I noticed a lot of cute "jokes" around the house, in the form of refrigerator magnets, pot holders, small plaques on bookcases and hanging on walls, that all have a similar message. Here is just a sampling: "I love to cook with wine...sometimes I even put it in the food." "Beer: so much more than a breakfast drink." ...and my favorite... "The problem with the world is everyone is a few drinks behind me."

     
     
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Can you be addicted to caffeine?

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My caffeine consumption is fairly limited, usually to 2-3 cups over the weekend when my darling groom is home. But, I do know what caffeine withdrawal feels like, as I used to drink a ridiculous amount of coffee before quitting, then allowing myself the weekend cups. Do you think a person can be addicted to caffeine, and do you think it goes hand in hand with another addiction, like nicotine?

     
     
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Is There an Addictive Personality ?

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Do you know someone who has an "addictive personality"? Is there such a thing, and if so, is it genetic or does something in the environment influence an entire personality ? Such an interesting topic, because addiction could be related to so many different behaviors: alcohol, sex, shopping, food, nicotine, other drugs, gambling....

     
     
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Addiction

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