Anna’s Bi-Monthly Musings: Addictive Association
Feeding the need to been seen is something many people do. I do it! Facebook and Instagram are the perfect virtual avenues for us to ‘be seen’.
Obsessions
This month we talk to Lucy, about her two obsessions – Harry Potter and One Direction.
The power of uncertainty and not knowing
There’s a lot of talk about addiction these days: to drugs, alcohol, sex, porn, coffee, food, cigarettes. You name it, if it makes you feel good, you’re addicted. But here’s a couple of other addictive “circumstances” we don’t talk about: certainty and knowing. If there are a couple of things we all crave for, it’s assurance and understanding.
The myth of ‘the addict’ – mental health and substance use in New Zealand
This month’s theme on DPSN is ‘addictions’. We’ve asked our bloggers to let us know what they think when they hear the term ‘addiction’. From personal experiences, social and cultural attitudes in New Zealand, stories of supporting others, through to the perspective of those who work in public health. As always, we’re keen for you…
