Another drug that has shown promise for treating heroin addiction, LAAM (levo-alpha-acetyl methadol), acts as an opioid antagonist, keeping opiate receptors in the brain from being stimulated, thus degrading the effect heroin has on the user. The most widespread medications used to treat addicti...
On the pathway to addiction and Hell! All this overweening smackdown accomplishes is leading the porn user to withdraw, to hide his dirty secret at all costs from his friends and family, to suffer crushing guilt and anxiety, and to feel hopelessly defective, which all leads back to . . ...
to hear that food can indeed be addictive. Although the American Psychological Association hasn't yet recognized food addiction as an official disorder, study after study has shown that people and rats, to varying degrees, respond to certain foods in ways that are very similar to drug addiction...
PokerStars’ terms of use forbid VPN use. It usesGeoComply technology to check for VPN use, and you must agree to forfeit your winnings when registering. However, that depends on your location. It’s another measure the operator employs toprevent players from using VPNsto bypass geographic rest...
But when you add energy drinks to the mix, the stimulant effects of caffeine, plant-based ingredients, or sugars in the drink can mask the effect of the alcohol, making us feel more sober and alert than we really are. The energy drinks prevent drinkers from feeling the effects of alcohol...
Other Symptoms of Drug Addiction: What to Look for in a Loved One Recognizing the signs of substance use disorder in a loved one is daunting, especially when denial and secrecy are involved. However, there are several behavioral, physical, and psychological symptoms that show indications of subst...
Sidestream smoke refers to smoke coming from the lit end of a cigarette, while mainstream smoke is exhaled directly from a smoker. In this section, we will explore the differences between these two types of secondhand smoke, and we will tell you which is the more dangerous and why. We ...
metabolism. It’s not that big of a leap to think there would be some severe consequences to your weight after breaking a long term addiction, especially with the drug levels ingested through the use of chewing tobacco. I would love for some actual, agenda-free research to be done on the...
or isolated just to the surface. These are usually in the form of gels, creams or sprays. They may be applied to the skin before the injection of a local anesthetic that works to numb the area more deeply, in order to avoid the pain of the needle or the drug itself (penicillin, for...
But for some, the need to break a sweat and work the body can turn from a healthy habit into a dangerous addiction. Some people who are addicted to exercise actually experience withdrawal symptoms if they haven't exercised for a day or more. These symptoms include irritability, anxiety and ...