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   <title>About.com Addictions: Most Popular Articles</title>
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   <description>These articles are the most popular over the last month.</description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sex Addiction]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Explores definitions and the controversy of the concept of sex addiction.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Shopping Addiction]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Provides a basic overview of shopping addiction.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[painkiller addiction]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/tp/painkillers.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How do people go from normal painkiller use to painkiller addiction?  There are many factors, and some of the major ones are presented here.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Symptoms of Addiction]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Details symptoms experienced by addicts with dependencies and signs observed by concerned others.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ten Sex Addiction Types]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Dr Patrick Carnes identified ten types of addictive sexual behavior in his book, &quot;Don't Call It Love.&quot;  Here, the ways that sexually addictive behaviors undermine love and intimacy are explored.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is an Addiction?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/howaddictionhappens/a/defaddiction.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Clear, concise definition of addictions, including substance and behavioral addictions.  Includes examples of addictive behaviors and defining characteristics of dependence.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sexual Abuse]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/sexaddiction/tp/sexualabuse.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Details and reasons why people who were sexually abused as children have abusive relationships as adults.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Are They &quot;Real&quot; Addictions?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/howaddictionhappens/f/behavioraladd.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Describes behavioral (nonsubstance) addictions.  Provides links to articles on specific behavioral addictions. ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Arousal]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term arousal.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Video Game Addiction]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/videogameadd.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Provides an overview of the potential harms of excessive video game playing, including addiction.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Motivation?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defmotivation.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term &quot;motivation&quot; in the context of addiction treatment.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tips for Healthy Intimacy]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/sexaddiction/tp/healthyintimacy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The key characteristics of a healthy intimate relationship after treatment for a sexual addiction.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Most Addictive Pain Killers]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ten of the most addictive painkillers on the market today.&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10; &#10;&#10; &#10;&#10;Steve&#10;&#10; &#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Therapeutic Relationship]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/f/therapeutic_relationship.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Outlines the aspects of the therapeutic relationship in addictions treatment.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Food Addiction]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Provides an overview of research on the concept of food addiction.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[DSM sub dep criteria]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/f/dsmsubdep.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[DSM-IV-TR criteria for substance dependence]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Confessions of Shopaholic]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/tp/shopaholic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Details misconceptions about shopping addiction as it was portrayed in the movie &quot;Confessions of a Shopaholic.&quot;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Standard Drinks]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/a/standarddrink.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[We talk about alcohol in terms of drinks, but how much alcohol is actually in a standard drink?]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cybersex]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/sexaddiction/a/cybersex.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Describes the process of addiction to sexual activity based on the internet.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Exercise Addiction]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Describes the basic aspects of exercise addiction.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Controlled Drugs]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/legalissues/f/controlleddrugs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Describes categorization schedule for drugs under the Controlled Drugs Act (CDA)]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[druglaws]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Describes the main laws around drug possession and trafficking.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cybersex User Types]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/sexaddiction/a/cybersextypes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Research shows that there are five different types of cybersex user, and not all of them have cybersex addiction or sexual problems. ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[drugtestingatwork]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/i/drugtesting_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Recent developments in medical technology have paved the way for drug testing, to find out whether someone has recently used a drug.  But should drug testing of employees by their employers be allowed? ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Homeostasis]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defhomeostasis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of homeostasis, as used in the context of addictions.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Safe Injection Sites]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/safeinjecting/bb/safeinjection.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An overview of safe injection site, places where people can go to safely and privately inject drugs.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Addiction Treatment]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/howaddictionhappens/a/txaddictions.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Describes the addiction treatment process, including substance and behavioral addictions. Includes expectations and different formats of addiction treatment.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Addiction Diagnosis]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/howaddictionhappens/a/deaddiction.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Describes the process of having a professional assessment and diagnosis of an addiction, including what to expect and how you will be treated.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Denial Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defdenial.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Definition of the term &quot;denial&quot; as used in the addictions field.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Compulsive Gambling]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Explores the concept of compulsive gambling as a behavioral addiction.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is a Ritual?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/sexaddiction/g/defritual.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term &quot;ritual&quot; as used in the context of addictions.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Addictions and Compulsions]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Explains the difference between an addiction and a compulsion.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Casino Gambling]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/compulsivegambling/f/casino_gambling.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Casino gambling is promoted as a sophisticated form of entertainment, yet many become addicted.  What is so appealing, and why do people get so hooked on casino gambling?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Domestic Violence &amp; Addiction]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There are several ways that domestic violence and substance use are connected.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Men BAC]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/a/BACmen.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[In calculating how many drinks you can safely consume, it is helpful to know about your blood alcohol level (BAC).  This can be estimated based on your weight and how quickly you drink.  This article provides information for men.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Women BAC]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/a/BACwomen.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[In calculating how many drinks you can safely consume, it is helpful to know about your blood alcohol level (BAC).  This can be estimated based on your weight and how quickly you drink.  This article provides information for women.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Stages of Change Model]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/stages_of_change.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prochaska and DiClemente's Stages of Change model of addiction and behavior change.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Physical and Emotional Pain]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Emotional pain worsens the experience of physical pain, but what is meant by &quot;emotional pain?&quot;  And how does it relate to physical pain?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Low Alcohol Drinks]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Low alcohol beverages are widely available -- but are they a good idea?]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Types of Gambler]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Clarifies the differences between the most common types of frequent gambler.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Controlled Drinking]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Often by the time you realize you need to cut down on your drinking, it's harder than you think to do so.  But it is possible to get it under control. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Helping a loved one]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/howaddictionhappens/a/Helplovedone.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Guidance on how to support a loved one with an addiction, including how to be supportive and how to care for yourself.  Explains what to expect when you suggest a family member or friend has an addiction.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Precontemplation]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/precontemplation.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Precontemplation is the first stage of Prochaska and DiClemente's stages of change model of addiction and behavior change.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[12 Step Groups]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/gr/12step.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Reviews the advantages and disadvantages of joining a 12 step program for support in overcoming an addiction or coping with the addiction of a loved one.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[developmentaldisabilities]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/coexistingdisorders/a/devdisabilities.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ten years ago, the number of people with disabilities who developed alcohol and drug addictions was almost nil.  Now they are considered a group at risk.  This articles explores the many complex reasons for this concerning turn of events.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Maladaptive Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defmaladaptive.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Definition of the term &quot;maladaptive&quot; as used in the addiction field]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heavy Drinker or Alcoholic]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/f/amIanalcoholic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Many people who drink a lot are concerned that they might be an alcoholic.  But is it the same thing?  And are there other issues that drinkers should be more concerned about?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Oniomania?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/g/defoniomania.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of oniomania]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Rights On Arrest]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/legalissues/f/rightsonarrest.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Describes basic rights you should know, whether or not you are acting against the law.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[MI Myths]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/tp/MImyths.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Addresses ten commonly held myths about the Motivational Interviewing approach to treating addictions.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is a Stereotype?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/stereotype.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term &quot;stereotype&quot; as it relates to people with addictions.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Attribution]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defattribution.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of attribution.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Parent Tips]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/coexistingdisorders/tp/parenttipsdevdis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Tips for preventing the development of addictive behaviors for the parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lying and Addiction]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/a/lyingandaddiction.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Laws and social stigma create a situation where lying can become a way of life for people with addictions.  Many want to be more truthful with others, but don't know how.  Here are tips for people with addictions who want to become more truthful in their relationships. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Medical Marijuana]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/f/medicalmarijuana.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Medical marijuana is increasingly being recognized as a legitimate treatment for a variety of conditions.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/f/medicalmarijuana.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lying Loved One]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/a/lyinglovedone.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[People with addictions are notorious for telling lies.  But why do they do it?  And how can family members and others who care cope with frequent lying?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Demerol]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/g/demerol.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the prescription drug Demerol&#174;]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/g/demerol.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Persistent Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defpersistent.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Definition of the term &quot;persistent&quot; as used in the addiction field.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defpersistent.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Detox Programs]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/bb/detox.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Review of major considerations when deciding whether a detox program for your addiction is right for you.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Preventing Gaming Addiction]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/tp/prevgamingadd.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Provides parents and caregivers with tips on preventing video game addiction in their children.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Motivational Interviewing]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/MI.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Motivational Interviewing is often used as the basis for treatment of addictions.  This article outlines the basic principles of Motivational Interviewing, so you know what to expect from this approach.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Neurofeedback]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/neurofeedback.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Introduction to the neurotherapy approach to treating addiction.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/neurofeedback.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Enabling Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defenabling.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Definition of the term &quot;enabling&quot; as used in the addictions field.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defenabling.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Standard Drink]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/f/onedrink.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How much alcohol is in one American standard drink?  This frequently asked question is answered in terms of common alcoholic beverages.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Finding Needle Exchanges]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/tp/findneedleexchange.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Needle exchange programs exist in many communities, so that injection drug users can access clean equipment, and dispose of used needles safely.  But you don't usually see them in the high street, so where do you find these services?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Video Gamers]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/videogamewho.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Describes the findings of recent research into video game addiction and who it affects.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/videogamewho.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cybersex Risks]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/sexaddiction/tp/cybersexrisks.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Details some risks associated with involvement in cybersex.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/sexaddiction/tp/cybersexrisks.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Why Can&#039;t I Just Quit?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/whycantIquit.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Describes physical, emotional and mental processes involved in quitting and addictive behavior.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/whycantIquit.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emotional Pain Management]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/physicalhealth/tp/emotionalpainmgt.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Although drugs can sometimes numb emotional as well as physical pain, there are ways it can make the problem worse.   ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/physicalhealth/tp/emotionalpainmgt.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Peer Pressure?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/howaddictionhappens/f/Peer_Pressure.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Peer pressure is a term used to describe the way that people of the same social group -- peers -- can influence on another, often in negative ways.  ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[USA Local Gambling Helplines]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/compulsivegambling/tp/usalocalhelplines.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Alphabetical list of problem gambling helplines by US state.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/compulsivegambling/tp/usalocalhelplines.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is CES?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defCES.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES). ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defCES.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kids Hotlines]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/tp/kidshotlines.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[List of important numbers and hotlines for kids to call when they need help.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/tp/kidshotlines.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Blood Alcohol Concentration]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/f/BAC.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Details of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/f/BAC.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Binge]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defbinge.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Definition of the term &quot;binge&quot; as used in the addiction field.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defbinge.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Consequence]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defconsequence.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term consequence as used in the context of addictions.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defconsequence.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Contemplation]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/contemplation.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The contemplation stage of Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/contemplation.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Plan Ahead For Success]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/bb/rehabplan.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Provides an overview of preparations that are advisable before entering a residential treatment program for an addiction.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is a Chocoholic?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/g/defchocoholic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term chocoholic]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/g/defchocoholic.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kids video game group]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/kidsgroup.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A therapy group in Seattle, WA, for kids aged 10-15 years old with computer game addiction.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Video Game Parents Group]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/parents_group.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A psychoeducational therapy group for parents of video game addicted children in the Seattle area.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/parents_group.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Euphoria?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defeuphoria.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of euphoria.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defeuphoria.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Substance Abuse Family]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/tp/familysupporttips.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Five ways to support someone who is upset by alcohol or drug use in the family.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/tp/familysupporttips.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Stigma?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/stigma.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of &quot;stigma&quot; in relation to people with addictions.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/stigma.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Are Neurotransmitters?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defneurotrans.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term &quot;neurotransmitters.&quot;]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defneurotrans.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Giving Teens Alcohol]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/f/teens_alcohol.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is it OK to get a case of beer for your teenage son and his friends?  It sounds like fun, but are there reasons not to?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Help For Kids]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/a/help_for_kids.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Advice for kids whose parents have addictions.  Describes reasons they might need to ask for help, how to get help, and what will happen afterwards.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Casino Self Exclusion]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/compulsivegambling/g/defselfexcl.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Definition of the term Casino Self Exclusion]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/compulsivegambling/g/defselfexcl.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canadian Gambling Helplines]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/compulsivegambling/tp/canadiangamblinghelplines.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Alphabetical list of problem gambling helpline by Canadian province.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Help For Family Members]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/supportforfamilymembers/tp/familysupport.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Suggestions of ways that the family members of people with addictions can get the support that they need.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[National Gambling Helplines]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/compulsivegambling/tp/gamblinghelplines.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[List of national helplines providing support to people with gambling related problems.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Parent Influence]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/f/Parent_Influence.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is parent influence on teenage alcohol and drug use possible?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/f/Parent_Influence.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Withdrawal]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/withdrawal.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Withdrawal is an unpleasant state which occurs when someone who has been taking a drug regularly suddenly stops taking the drug.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/withdrawal.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Dissociation]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defdissociation.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term &quot;dissociation.&quot;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Are Brainwaves?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defbrainwaves.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term brainwaves.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Craving]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defcraving.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of craving.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Family Worry]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/tp/Worry.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What family members worry about when their close relative has an addiction.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/tp/Worry.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Preparation]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/preparation.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The preparation stage of Prochaska and DiClemente's Stages of Change model of addiction and behavior change.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/preparation.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Choosing Treatment]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/choosetx.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Details factors you need to consider when choosing a treatment program for addiction.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/choosetx.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gambling Test]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/problemgamblingquiz/a/gamblingtest.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Problem Gambling Screening Test to identify whether you have a problem with gambling.  Reprinted with permission from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heavy Drinkers]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/a/alcoholism.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[I drink a lot, but I don't think I'm an alcoholic.  Is it denial, or is my active social life OK?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/a/alcoholism.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[One Lapse]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/relapseprevention/a/onelapse.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Many recovering alcoholics and drug users wonder if it is OK to have one drink or use one time after a period of abstinence.  While one drink or use will disrupt your recovery, it can also be a useful learning experience.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[New Relationships]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/sexaddiction/f/newrelationship.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When and how can a recovering sex addict start a new relationship?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/sexaddiction/f/newrelationship.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Action]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/action.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The action stage in Prochaska and DiClemente's transtheoretical model.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/action.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Video Games Addiction Couples]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/couplesgroup.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Marriage under strain because of video games addiction?  For those in Seattle, WA, this therapy group could be the answer.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/couplesgroup.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of the Munchies]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defmunchies.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term &quot;the munchies&quot;]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defmunchies.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pain Tips]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/tp/paintips.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dealing with pain is a hassle of daily life for everyone, but for some, it takes over their lives.  Seeking relief, many become addicted to the very pain medication that they hope will provide the solution.  However, the situation is not hopeless, and there is a lot you can do to manage your pain more effectively without drugs.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Breastfeeding Alcohol and Drug]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/f/breastfeedingalcohol.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Breastfeeding is highly recommended, but while breastfeeding alcohol and drugs may cause problems for your baby.  How can you decide whether or not to breastfeed your baby if you drink or take drugs?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/f/breastfeedingalcohol.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Sex Work?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/g/sexwork.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term sex work.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/g/sexwork.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Addictions - Articles]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/cs/a.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An index of articles for the Addictions guide site.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/cs/a.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[RTC]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/a/RTC.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Heavy drinkers tend to get into the habit of drinking a lot on a regular basis.  But most of them change at some point, with or without help.  What makes them want to change?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/a/RTC.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Inhalant Abuse]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/tp/inhalantrisks.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Research shows a lack of awareness of the dangers of inhalant abuse among kids.  Parents can take steps to avoid the dangers of inhalant abuse.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/tp/inhalantrisks.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Developmental Disabilities Tip]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/coexistingdisorders/tp/devdistips.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Provides a list of tips for parents and caregivers aimed at reducing risk of addictions.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/coexistingdisorders/tp/devdistips.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tips For Communication]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/communicationtips/tp/communicationtips.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When you are concerned about someone's addiction, it can be hard to know how best to talk about it.  Should you confront them?  Challenge them?  Or is it wiser to agree with whatever they say?  Find out more here.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alcohol Accident Risks]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/f/alcohol_accident.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There is a common belief that drinking alcohol with dinner is safe.  But what is your risk of having an accident?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/dailylifewithaddiction/f/alcohol_accident.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Casino Online]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/compulsivegambling/f/casinoonline.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gamblers often wonder whether staying at home and visiting a casino online is safer than the real thing.  Is this true?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/compulsivegambling/f/casinoonline.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[How To Stay OK]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/ss/KidsTips_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Explains healthy alternatives to drugs in dealing with pain]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/familyrelationships/ss/KidsTips_2.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Rapport?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defrapport.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term &quot;rapport&quot; as it is used in addictions therapy.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defrapport.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Empathy?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defempathy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term &quot;empathy&quot; as it is used in the context of addictions.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defempathy.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is a Metaphor?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defmetaphor.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of the term &quot;metaphor&quot; as it relates to addictions treatment.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defmetaphor.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Sexsomnia?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defsexsomnia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of sexsomnia.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defsexsomnia.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Abuse Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defabuse.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Definition of the term &quot;abuse&quot; as used in the addictions field.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defabuse.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Expectancy]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defexpectancy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of expectancy, as used in the context of addictions.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/defexpectancy.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Going to Court]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/legalissues/tp/going_to_court.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Preparations you should make before going to court.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/legalissues/tp/going_to_court.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/maintenance.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The maintenance stage of change in Prochaska and DiClemente's Stages of Change model of addiction and behavior change.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/a/maintenance.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Video Gamers Group]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/videogamegroup.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Group therapy is available in Seattle, WA, for people addicted to video games.  Come along and get support re-entering the real world.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/videogamegroup.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/physicalhealth/f/wksyndrome.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is a serious complication of heavy drinking or alcoholism, caused by malnutrition.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/physicalhealth/f/wksyndrome.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Review Trust the Man]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/sexaddiction/gr/revtrusttheman.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Review of the Movie &quot;Trust the Man,&quot; starring David Duchovny as a married sex addict.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/sexaddiction/gr/revtrusttheman.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Residential Treatment]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/gr/residentialtx.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Review of major considerations when deciding whether a residential treatment program for your addiction is right for you.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/gr/residentialtx.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Neurotherapy?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/g/defneurotherapy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of neurotherapy, a collection of treatment techniques which can be used in the treatment of addictions and related conditions.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Outpatient Treatment]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/bb/Outpatienttx.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Review of major considerations when deciding whether an outpatient or community treatment program for your addiction is right for you.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/overcomingaddiction/bb/Outpatienttx.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[alcoholhealthmyth]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/a/healthmyth.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol has been promoted as healthy.  However, the evidence for the positive health effects of even small amounts of alcohol is patchy, while the overwhelming evidence for the negative health effects of alcohol is crystal clear.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/a/healthmyth.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sugar Addiction in Kids]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/f/sugar_addiction_kids.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Looks at potential harms of sugar addiction in children.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/f/sugar_addiction_kids.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Confessions of a Shopaholic]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/confessions.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Discusses how the movie &quot;Confessions of a Shopaholic&quot; protrays shopping addiction.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/confessions.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is a Drug Court?]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/legalissues/f/drugcourt.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Provides details on the drug court approach of responding to drug-related crimes.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://addictions.about.com/od/legalissues/f/drugcourt.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Feedforward]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/glossar1/g/deffeedforward.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of feedforward, as used in the context of addictions.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is H1N1?]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Child Discipline]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ten tips for parents who want know what kinds of child discipline prevent addiction problems in their kids.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tolerance]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Addictions - GuideReviews]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An index of GuideReviews for the Addictions guide site.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Rebound Effect]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Parents Drink With Teens]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When parents teenagers, and other adults wonder whether they are the best people to introduce young people to drinking and drug use, there are many factors to consider.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Online Betting]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/compulsivegambling/f/online_betting.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[As people start to experience difficulties with controlling their online betting, and find that their losses are leading to financial problems, many wonder whether it is possible to continue to gamble, but to limit the amount they lose at online betting.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Free Casino]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A free casino seems like the ultimate solution for the gambler.  But is there any such thing?]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Developmental Disability]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Definition of the term &quot;developmental disability.&quot;]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Marinol?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Glossary definition of Marinol.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[safedrinking]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/a/safedrinking.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sometimes it is just plain unsafe to drink alcohol, but there are also times when caution should be exercised.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:10:51Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diagnosis Tips]]></title>
         <link>http://addictions.about.com/od/thetreatmentprocess/tp/diagnosistips.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The diagnostic process is stressful, but follow these tips and you are more likely to find out whether you actually have an addiction, and to get the help you need.]]></description>
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