Alcohol withdrawal is a complex process that occurs when individuals consuming excessive amounts of alcohol abruptly reduce or stop their alcohol intake. While the physical and psychological symptoms of alcohol withdrawal are well-documented, one intriguing aspect...
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant drug made from the South American coca plant leaves. It usually appears as a white powder that is snorted, smoked, or injected. Cocaine was initially developed as an anesthetic and vasoconstrictor (it constricts blood vessels). Once its...
The Cambridge Dictionary defines stigma as “a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something, especially when this is unfair.” Stigma means discriminating against, labeling, and stereotyping a particular group of people with a common...
Club drugs (sometimes called rave or party drugs) are psychoactive drugs that act on the central nervous system and cause changes in mood, awareness, sensory perception, and behavior. They are most often used by teens and young adults at bars, concerts, raves,...
Alcoholism has health consequences that extend far beyond the liver. Many people understand it can cause heart disease, liver damage, high blood pressure, stroke, and some types of cancer, but many are not familiar with another consequence called “wet brain syndrome.”...
Alcoholism is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition affecting millions of people worldwide. One of the most common symptoms of alcoholism is shaking or tremors, which can be very distressing. Understanding why alcoholics shake helps people comprehend...
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