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Addiction
Harmless Retail Therapy or Shopaholism?
Everyone enjoys a little shopping, a stroll in the mall, or discovering a great sale - it's a harmless pick-me-up that makes us all feel good. But how do you know when some harmless retail therapy is turning into a shopping addiction?
Addiction menu
The basics
- Addiction & someone you love
- Addiction myths
- Addiction: recovery
- Addiction: what is it?
- Are you codependent?
Smoking
- A clean start: no ifs ands or butts
- Costs of smoking
- Give me some nicotine!
- Nicotine withdrawal
- Preparing to quit smoking
Health features
- Addictions Close Up
- Andropause: A Turning Point for Men
- Complementary Medicine
- Happy Healthy Holidays!
- Harmless Retail Therapy or Shopaholism?
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Although common, recognizing addiction and dealing with withdrawal may not be easy. Understand how addiction is diagnosed, treated, and find out about available support.