Last month, psychiatrist.com reported on a study of TUD—Tobacco Use Disorder. Read about it here.
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Shrinks Suggest TAD and PAD are Real Disorders
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It's critically important to not confuse TAD with TUD.
And equally important to not confuse PTSD with PBSD (Psychiatry Bullshit Disorder).
PAD and TAD are only psychologically addictive, therefore harmless…same with crack cocaine and meth.
TUD is a fancy way of saying nicotine addiction, which is a real thing. Nothing new here.
PS: lest anyone misconstrue my comment (as so easily happens with this type of communication) I'm not suggesting that PTSD is BS...quite the opposite in fact. It's obviously a real thing such as in some combat veterans or victims of abuse. But, IMO, there are a lot of other BS psych diagnoses these days, especially in children.
Are you suggesting that the vast, fractal-style expansion of the number of recognized mental disorders over the years, and the fact that what is considered a disorder changes over time according to both political pressure(s) and societal fashion means that psychiatry is heavily populated with con artists and greedy types who know nothing they do can be proven wrong---simply "disputed" by other con artists and unethical greedy people? People who love the benefit$ of the title "doctor" with none of the drawbacks or risks inherent in producing something of substance?
How un-American of you, Mr. 64.
And fun fact when they give something a name like this it can make the difference between insurance covering treatments or not. Also another fun fact addiction doesn't have a solid medical definition. Which is a helpful thing to understand if you ever see doctors arguing about if something is addictive or if someone counts as an addict. My absolute favorite personal definitions of addiction are as follows...
1. Continuing use after clear issues and problems arise with use. I love that one because there are no junkies until they run out of money or product. Also by that definition most of us here aren't addicts until our significant others tell us we're spending too much money.
2. daily or near daily use that if discontinued causes a clear reduction in daily functionality (I ain't doing good work with out coffee and find not slapping people much harder without nicotine), that isn't explained by the general effects of the substance.
being human sure is interesting.
I must beg to differ somewhat regarding "TUD". In "official" medical diagnoses, Tobacco Use Disorder and Nicotine Dependence are two distinctly different things.
ANY tobacco use is considered a disorder...but is not the equivalent of a diagnosis of nicotine dependence.
With any substance (any drug, including alcohol), the diagnoses of use, abuse, and dependence are all separate categories...only dependence is considered "addiction". Interestingly it is only tobacco use that is considered a "disorder" simply by using it AT ALL.
ANY tobacco use is considered a disorder...but is not the equivalent of a diagnosis of nicotine dependence.
With any substance (any drug, including alcohol), the diagnoses of use, abuse, and dependence are all separate categories...only dependence is considered "addiction". Interestingly it is only tobacco use that is considered a "disorder" simply by using it AT ALL.
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Effin' greed. The 3 poisons have been present within the world of men since the beginning, nothing new. It's up to the individual to wake up, be aware, and deal with it on a personal level. Be an island unto yourself...for fucks sake
What are the three poisons? (Greed, hatred, and delusion)
What are the three poisons? (Greed, hatred, and delusion)
What are the three poisons? (Greed, hatred, and delusion)
In his early teachings, the Buddha identified “three poisons” of the mind that cause most of our problems: greed, hatred, and delusion.
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@briarfriar Sometimes its fun to just lob the grenade and watch isn't it?
The kids got me a Powell Peralta setup for Father's Day but the dimensions were a bit off.
That's awesome! Blind and flip were the decks I broke the most back in the day
World Industries was my go to back then.That's awesome! Blind and flip were the decks I broke the most back in the day
Will insurance cover PAD and TAD? That is the question. The only way to help with the addiction is to keep purchasing pipes and tobacco. I am not a doctor though.And fun fact when they give something a name like this it can make the difference between insurance covering treatments or not. Also another fun fact addiction doesn't have a solid medical definition. Which is a helpful thing to understand if you ever see doctors arguing about if something is addictive or if someone counts as an addict. My absolute favorite personal definitions of addiction are as follows...
1. Continuing use after clear issues and problems arise with use. I love that one because there are no junkies until they run out of money or product. Also by that definition most of us here aren't addicts until our significant others tell us we're spending too much money.
2. daily or near daily use that if discontinued causes a clear reduction in daily functionality (I ain't doing good work with out coffee and find not slapping people much harder without nicotine), that isn't explained by the general effects of the substance.