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Drug Addiction - Causes, Signs, Effects, Treatment

Drug Addiction – Causes, Signs, Effects, Treatment

Some people think that addiction is just a phase in a person’s life that they would eventually get over with it. However, when you are addicted especially to drugs, the withdrawal will not be pleasant. Resisting the urge to use them are always unsuccessful. Users are still convinced to use them repeatedly even though they […]

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Treating Digestive Disorders: The Rising Role of Medical Marijuana

Whether cannabis is welcomed, viewed with suspicion or banned outright depending on the jurisdiction that you live in, the body has a mechanism in place to produce its own natural cannabinoid chemicals. The endocannabinoid system, as it is termed, is responsible for various emotion-related responses, as well as functions related to stress response, memory and

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4 Psychiatric Conditions That Can Contribute to Substance Abuse

4 Psychiatric Conditions That Can Contribute to Substance Abuse

Substance abuse in America is costly in many ways. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over $400 billion was lost to missed work, crime, and healthcare costs related to the abuse of drugs and alcohol. However, many of those who fall prey to substance abuse may have underlying psychiatric issues that make them

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