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Published on Sunday, 30 November 2008 10:30 | | 
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Recently in my local library I came across a memoir called, 'Loose' by an American called Kerry Cohen. I read it in one sitting. The true story about her promiscuity was unsettling, yet strangely empowering as the narrator finally recognises that her desperate attempts at intimacy are driving her further into isolation and self-hatred. She offers no quick fix solutions but a self-acceptance that is refreshing.
Published on Wednesday, 19 November 2008 19:00 | | |
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Cocaine use in London is higher than in any other European city. It verges on acceptable,
within the environmentally proactive middles-classes, to pull out a
wrap of cocaine at the tail-end of a dinner party alongside the
Cointreau.
Most of us are aware of the detrimental effects of drug trade and use within our inner-cities and ports, but what about the global environmental effect each time a couple of grams of cocaine are snorted up, between friends winding-down for the weekend?
Published on Wednesday, 05 November 2008 19:00 | | |
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Sex addiction is often regarded as a male problem, but more women are braving prejudice and sexism to share their experiences about overwhelming compulsions that result in Sex Addiction.
This condition wreaks just as much chaos and disharmony as any other form of addiction. Harder to classify and open to even more misconception than when applied to their male counterparts- the naughty 'bad boys' and lovable 'rogues'.
Published on Monday, 03 November 2008 13:37 | | |
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Sex addiction is often regarded as a male problem, but more women are coming clean about their over-riding sexual compulsions that wreak as much chaos and disharmony as any other form of addiction. Harder to classify and open to even more prejudice and commentary than male 'cad's', this is a serious condition.
Published on Wednesday, 24 September 2008 19:00 | | |
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David Carr, successful journalist and happy family man, spent years sucking a glass crack pipe, tweaking the curtains and believing the police were God's secret emissaries. His fresh and insightful account of his drug-fuelled past is striking in its simplicity and originality
Published on Wednesday, 10 September 2008 19:00 | | |
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Addictive illness is mainly considered a personal matter, but perhaps we can see its inherent behaviour patterns and attitudes mirrored in a nation's approach to arms and warmongering - or peace-keeping?
Is it surprising that US President George Bush, an ex-alcoholic considered by some to be a dry drunk, is so keen to police the world and use force over diplomacy? Will Self, the broadcaster and journalist - no stranger to drug addiction himself - discusses these ideas with addiction specialist Dr Robert LeFevre
Published on Monday, 25 August 2008 13:25 | | |
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Anorexia Athletica is another side of the anorectic lexicon and one that often goes unnoticed due partly to its co-existence alongside healthy sports. But this deception causes a high number of young female athletes to develop this brutal condition in a bid to maximise performance and win medals.
Peta Bee interviews athlete Allie Outram, who shares her inspiring story of anorexia and subsequent recovery.