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Neuroscience of Addiction Drug addiction is a chronic disorder in which the addict experiences an uncontrollable compulsion to take drugs. Simultaneously…
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On Being a “Teacher”: Thoughts as I Prepare to Depart from South Africa
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Alcohol Causes Difficulty in Later Life
Alcohol Causes Difficulty in Later Life According to a new study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, people with…
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The Evidence Proving Acupuncture Points
The Evidence Proving Acupuncture Points Acupuncture is a method of treating medical and psychological issues based on influencing the body by…
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Drinking is Safer in Groups Research led by psychologists from the University of Kent and the University of East Anglia (England)…
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Testing to Predict Binge Drinking in Teens According to a recently published study, researchers have developed a test that may predict…
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Trauma and Poverty Effects on Children One of the causal factors for developing addiction can be childhood trauma, abuse, or untreated…
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Alcohol Use in Women Is Increasing Our culture shows its acceptance of alcohol use by its positive and widespread depiction in…
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People on Autism Spectrum at Increased Risk for Substance Abuse
People on Autism Spectrum at Increased Risk for Substance Abuse Generally, people on the autism spectrum tend to be personally cautious…
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