It is possible that applying an addiction perspective to the obesity epidemic may be ineffec- tive or even harmful. In a recent paper, Rasmussen [18] reviewed the historical context of the 1950s when addiction-based explanations for obesity were common. This framework was rel...
When Engels suggested to Marx that his theory of value might be misunderstood by those not accustomed to abstract thought, Marx replied, in his usual style rather than with the relative clarity of the above definition: “. . . the conversion of surplus value into profit … presupposes a ...
America is in the midst of an acute alcohol and drug addiction crisis. Life-saving medicines and psychological interventions are important components of rescue and recovery. Along with the body and the mind, the spirit is also a central part of the continuum of addiction health care. Based on ...
13.Occasional self-medication has always been part of normal living.The making and selling of drugs have a long history and are closely linked.like medical practice itself.with the belief in magic.Only during the last hundred years or so has the devel
Background: Previous studies have shown that socializing with other smokers is an essential trigger for social smoking among smokers with a low nicotine dependence. This study further explored the mediating effects of the belief of smoking rationalization and smoker identity on the relationship between ...
There is a widespread belief that air pollution, which results from a mix of gases or particles emitted from primary sources and forming in the atmosphere, is an invisible killer that has adverse effects on health. It has been estimated that 99% of the world’s population is exposed to ...
Natural labels can also overlap in their meaning with other claims, such as organic and the so-calledcleanlabels: They can be “free from” labels of reformulated products with the absence of ingredients that are perceived to be somewhat harmful [9]. As a matter of fact, we underlined some...
vaccination intentions, and perceived barriers were negatively related to the intentions. However, perceived susceptibility and perceived severity had no significant relationships with the intentions. Moreover, the findings unveiled differences in the effects of acquiring information via multiple sources among...