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Can anti-depressants become an addiction?

I was diagnosed with depression three years ago, and I have been taking anti-depressants ever since. They also have been helping me sleep. My mom told me that I shouldn't depend...
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How should I counsel my husband to stop drinking alcohol?

My husband is an alcoholic, and I want him to stop drinking alcohol so badly. It's tearing our marriage apart. How should I help him?
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I saw my daughter stealing money from my bag. Could it be kleptomania?

I saw my 16 year old daughter stealing money from my bag and when I pressed her and asked if she had done this before, she said that she had done it several times and has even...
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Is hospitalization required to treat alcohol addiction?

My husband plans to start treatment soon for his alcohol addiction. What are the dangers of withdrawal? How often does it result in hospitalization?
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How is sex addiction treated in men?

Is sex addiction a real problem in some men? How can this be treated?
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I am addicted to eating sugar. What can I do to treat this problem?

I believe I have a sugar addiction. I pretty much eat sugar whenever I can, especially when I'm bored. Is there anything I can do to treat this?
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How can I ensure my son never gets back into drugs?

With great difficulty I have been able to get my son off drugs. However I am very scared that he could get back into them. How can I help him during this phase of recovery?
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Are my headaches due to my attempt to quit smoking?

I am having a lot of headaches ever since I have been trying to quit smoking. Is it psychological or could the two really be connected?
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How can I support my husband on his road to sobriety?

My husband is trying to give up drinking but is finding it very hard and painful. I'm not sure how to help him or if the best way to help is to just leave him alone. What do...
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My husband needs to have sex everyday. Is it a normal thing for men?

My husband is 39 years old and needs to have sex almost everyday. For me, this is starting to get too much. Is this normal?
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My son has been doing coccaine. I am confused how should I deal with this?

My son is 19 years old, and I just found out that he's been doing cocaine. When I caught him, he said that he only did it when he was around friends and that he would stop and...
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Is porn addiction a serious medical problem?

I have been addicted to porn for the past 2 years. And, I've never really realized that it was a problem until I started dating my current girlfriend. Is it really a medical...
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Is sex addiction in women normal?

My wife seems to be addicted to sex. She wants to have sex everyday, while I am not so much in the mood. Is this addiction normal or does my wife need psychiatric help?
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I am addicted to junk food. Should I see an addiction psychiatrist?

I have been binge eating, and I tend to eat a lot of junk food--especially when I'm stressed. Can an addiction psychiatrist help me?
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How do nicotine patches work?

I want to quit smoking. I tried doing it cold turkey, using gum, and snapping a rubber band around my wrist, but none of it is working. I want to try the patch, but I'm not sure...
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My daughter is now celebrating 5 years of sobriety. What are the chances she could go back to bad habits?

My daughter was into hard drugs for 8 years and is now celebrating 5 years sober. It's been a struggle but she admits she is now happy. As far as I know she doesn't stay in touch...
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My husband is trying to quit smoking. How can I help him?

My husband is a chain smoker but is trying to quit smoking. Is there any way I can help or is it best for me not to get involved?
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Medications

I would like to know about medications for the disease of Kleptomania? Can someone help me with this, very important?
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Can being addicted to porn cause me any harm?

I am 37 years old and I am addicted to porn. I also masturbate almost everyday. Is it likely to cause me any harm?
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Can one suffer from anger while weaning off from smoking?

My husband is trying to stop smoking, however, since he has started this he has been getting frequent moments of anger. Is this normal?
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