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The Wisdom of Mr. Yin: A Tale of Redemption and Renewal

During the Qing Dynasty, an older man surnamed Yin in Jixi County, Anhui Province, had a close relationship with Mr. Liu. Before Mr. Liu died, he entrusted his son to Mr. Yin. After growing up, Mr. Liu’s son had an unsettled mind, wandered outside all day, had a bad character, and spent his days drinking, ...

Tatiana Denning

Three dice.

Addiction: Some of the Causes and Solutions

Addiction is the fact or the condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity. People with this condition use substances or engage in compulsive behaviors and often continue despite harmful consequences.  Dopamine is a molecule that transmits messages across the brain’s reward center. It provides people with pleasure during activities such as eating ...

Katrina Hicks

Bottles of alcohol.