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Have Scientists Found the Self-Control Spot in the Brain?

Have Scientists Found The Self-Control Spot In The Brain?
Despite the unpleasant physical effects they experienced as they began drinking more heavily, these rats continued to consume more and more alcohol, while the control group learned from their overindulgent experiences and curtailed their behaviors.
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Inmate Deaths Raise Questions About Jail Detox Procedures

Inmate deaths raise questions about jail detox procedures
Opiate withdrawal causes significant mental and physical stress on the body, a situation that can put more strain on a compromised organ functions and weakened blood vessels, said Dr. William Lorman, vice president of clinical services at the Livengrin …
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Dr. Gifford-Jones: A Scientific Way to Stop Killing Yourself With Cigarettes

Dr. Gifford-Jones: A scientific way to stop killing yourself with cigarettes
… the blood-brain barrier altering the chemistry of the brain. Moreover, since nicotine is even more addictive than cocaine or heroin, it's easy to get hooked. In addition, smokers know that tossing away cigarettes means facing unpleasant withdrawal …… Continue reading

The Brilliance of 'Cosmos' – Seth MacFarlane Uses His Power for Good

The Brilliance of 'Cosmos' – Seth MacFarlane Uses His Power for Good
If Walter White had gotten this kind of respect, maybe that whole meth thing never would have happened. The Onion …. The new Cosmos with Neil Degrasse Tyson is simply doing exactly the same thing, but just with… Continue reading

How Do I End My Addiction? (Not Drugs)?

Question by : How do I end my addiction? (not drugs)?
I believe that I am addicted to video games. I play a great deal of it, and when i’m not playing I’m either talking about it or watching YouTube videos about it. How do I end this… Continue reading

Cocaine Addiction? Help Please?

Question by brilili: cocaine addiction? Help please?
My boyfriend hadn’t used cocaine a lot. probably like once or twice. but for a whole month he snorted it every single day. Now i’m trying to make him stop. He says he’s not addicted but i think he is bcuz he doesnt… Continue reading

Withdrawl From Sugar/carbs?

Question by livitup11: Withdrawl from sugar/carbs?
I just found out that I’m hypoglycemic. Unfortunately, as a side-effect of this, I have been eating a TON of sugars and carbs in order to compensate for my condition. What I really need to do is regulate my blood sugar by eating less… Continue reading

What Are the Long Term, and Immediate Addiction Problems, That Occur From Houghing Alcohol?

Question by Cody Dombrowski: What are the long term, and immediate addiction problems, that occur from houghing alcohol?
What are the long term, and immediate addiction problems, that occur from houghing alcohol? How imposing does an addiction pose in an “addict”? What is the lifelong effect?

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A Scientific Way to Stop Killing Yourself With Cigarettes

A Scientific Way To Stop Killing Yourself with Cigarettes
But it doesn't take much time before a habit becomes an addiction delivering a lethal punch. Nicotine, like heroin, easily penetrates the blood-brain barrier altering the chemistry of the brain. Moreover, since nicotine is even more addictive than …
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I’ve Been Smoking Hookah Tobacco for a Few Days, Have I Damaged My Lungs or Brain?

Question by : I’ve been smoking hookah tobacco for a few days, have I damaged my lungs or brain?
these are the first few days I’ve smoked, I took small hits, and I want to stop, I’m only doing it because me and my friends are bored.… Continue reading

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