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How Does Nicotine Work?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin| Comments Off

Nicotine seriously interferes with the function of brain and body. Let us know in detail how nicotine works in the brain, as well as inside the body. Nicotine is a compound present in all tobacco products. It can enter the … Continue reading →

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Cocaine

Posted on April 6, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

Whether sniffed as a powder, injected as a liquid, or smoked (freebasing), cocaine acts as both a stimulant and a local anesthetic, producing a rush of euphoria and energy. Its effects wear off quickly, often leading users to take another … Continue reading →

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Club Drugs

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So-called club drugs such as ecstasy, rohypnol, GHB, and ketamine are synthetic drugs made in illegal production facilities. These drugs are being used increasingly by teens and young adults as part of a nightlife scene at nightclubs, bars, and “raves.” … Continue reading →

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Heroin

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Heroin is an opiate, which means it comes from the opium poppy. Like other opiates, it can be eaten, inhaled, smoked, or injected. Because the body quickly builds up a tolerance to heroin, users can become addicted rapidly. The euphoric … Continue reading →

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Marijuana

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The most widely used illegal drug is marijuana, made from the leaves of the hemp plant. The drug is typically smoked in joints (cigarettes). People use marijuana to feel satisfactory and to relax. The drug can cause a distorted sense … Continue reading →

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LSD

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Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a powerful hallucinogen that induces a wide range of psychological effects, which can be enjoyable, terrifying, or both. “Bad trips” can cause paranoia and panic, yet even ordinary episodes of LSD use can involve: • … Continue reading →

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Unsafe Sex

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Unsafe sexual practices are the primary means for spreading sexually transmitted diseases. Practicing safer sex not only protects your health yet moreover the health of your partner (or future partners), as well as the health of any children you may … Continue reading →

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Safety with Seat Belts

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Every motor vehicle crash has two collisions. The first is a collision of the car with another object. But the second is more substancial in terms of life and death. That’s when the driver or passenger collides with the vehicle’s … Continue reading →

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Road Rage

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Another type of risky behavior that has emerged in recent years is known as “road rage.” It is estimated that as many as 1,500 people are killed or injured on American highways each year as a result of aggressive driving. … Continue reading →

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Addictive Gambling

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Compulsive gambling is an addiction, like alcohol dependence or other drug addiction. Because no physical substance is ingested, gambling has been called the purest form of addiction. Although it is strictly psychological, the uncontrollable impulse to gamble can become overwhelming … Continue reading →

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Fragrance and Aging

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If you want to do everything you can to age gracefully, you should avoid anything that has the perfumes or lotions of coconut oil and orange. The reason is that these fragrances contain a substance called psoralen, which is known … Continue reading →

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