Is Alcohol Dependence a Disease? While some people are able to drink and use drugs occasionally without experiencing any noticeable alterations to physical and psychological health, other drug and alcohol users experience health problems at at early stage of exposure and use. This has led to questions about the origins of the problem, and how much…
The Rise and Rise of Internet Addiction in Asia Most people will admit to spending more time than they should using the internet or playing with their phone. No matter where you go in Asia, people have their heads buried in a virtual world, even when out socialising with friends. I have seen couples on…
What is Addiction and How Does it Affect Us? Addiction is a complex disorder that has never been easy to understand, and when asking “what is addiction?” there is no simple answer without delving into the details. One of the most comprehensive definitions of addiction could be the repeated involvement with a substance or activity…
The Rise of Gambling Addictions in Asia Asia’s Las Vegas, Macau is a fun place to be (for a short time) and for most people who visit and play in one of the opulent casinos it’s no big deal to flutter away a few dollars. Gambling has been legal for 150 years in Macau but the…