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I have just finished my chemical dependency test today and she is very excited, I have passed and would love me to intern with her before school starts, she also wants to to check out any Al-Anon meetings that are open to the public. She is excited to see such a well balanced person, and she is happy to see a male entering the field.
 
Ugh. Now that's one alcohol I can't take. Bourbon Whiskey is 100% bleurgh!! :(

Bourbon Whiskey is the finest alcohol on the planet, bar none. It has a depth and complexity that is hard to match. But of course, as you can see from my location I'm somewhat biased. I mean I even like horseracing. It also doesn't help that the finest bourbons on the planet are significantly cheaper here than in other states and especially other countries.

Bourbon is fab. Don't tell me you're another vodka queen. :)

You're the man leekohler, I'm still looking for a post of yours I don't agree with.

I always hate the phrase "drugs and alcohol." Alcohol is a drug, and it is much more dangerous than some other, illegal drugs.

Much like anything, it's only as dangerous as you make it. Respect and moderation are key, as with all things in life. One could consider fatty foods to be a 'drug' considering the positively addictive effect they have on serotonin and the negative health effects they can have on an individual (however I dually note I can't over eat and crash my car and get arrested for driving under the influence of a food baby).
 
Much like anything, it's only as dangerous as you make it. Respect and moderation are key, as with all things in life. One could consider fatty foods to be a 'drug' considering the positively addictive effect they have on serotonin and the negative health effects they can have on an individual (however I dually note I can't over eat and crash my car and get arrested for driving under the influence of a food baby).

Of course! I have nothing against the responsible consumption of alcohol; I do it all the time. I just don't like the false dichotomy established with the phrase "drugs and alcohol." It is misleading.

Regarding fatty foods, you are spot on. See Johnson and Kenny (2010) Dopamine D2 receptors in addiction-like reward dysfunction and compulsive eating in obese rats, Nature Neuroscience 13, 635 - 641. Considering Humans are wired for fats, sugars, and salts---things that occur in small proportion naturally---one could conceivably become addicted quite easily given their prevalence in modern processed foods (or perhaps I should say food like stuffs).
 
Of course! I have nothing against the responsible consumption of alcohol; I do it all the time. I just don't like the false dichotomy established with the phrase "drugs and alcohol." It is misleading.

Regarding fatty foods, you are spot on. See Johnson and Kenny (2010) Dopamine D2 receptors in addiction-like reward dysfunction and compulsive eating in obese rats, Nature Neuroscience 13, 635 - 641. Considering Humans are wired for fats, sugars, and salts---things that occur in small proportion naturally---one could conceivably become addicted quite easily given their prevalence in modern processed foods (or perhaps I should say food like stuffs).

Nice reference, I just got done reading what was available for free. Appears to be an excellent study from what I could garner from the available information.
 
What do these mean?

i was given a card for my appointment and the two ladies names were on it, they have there education by their name I assume?

Example:

Lisa: CDW (555) 555-555

Stephanie: BA (555) 555-554

So I would assume that Stephanie has a Bachelors ,but Lisa what is a CDW?
 
What is the meaning of this question? Phycologist, people who studied phycology...

" If you could take one day to do anything in the world no matter what it was, what would you do?"

When asked by a Social Worker in a Addictions Counselling school pre entry interview. What did this Social Worker want to hear, what did were they looking for?
 
The truth? Seems to me like a bog standard question.

On the application form for a job I just applied to it asked what my most embarrassing moment is...
 
there is no right answer

it is a question designed to try and figure out where your head is/what your aspirations are/what you enjoy when unconstrained by reality or the world

there is however a wrong answer

an 8 ball and a fifth of gin

Hmm...so I guess "Crush my enemies, see them driven before me, and hear the lamentations of their women" would be also be right out, eh?
 
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