Addictions Encyclopedia
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Smoking Signals Big Surgery Risks
Kicking tobacco habit before surgery can cut cardiovascular and respiratory complications
Kick the Habit Before Brain Surgery
Smoking before brain or spine surgery restricted essential blood flow
An Alcohol and Pregnancy Balancing Act?
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is not recommended
Video Games: Friend or Foe for Autism?
Autistic children play video games more than siblings but spend less time socializing
Anti-Balding Rx Doesn’t Mix With Alcohol
Alcohol intake reduced and sexual side effects found in men taking finasteride
Too Big a Nightcap May Not Help Sleep
Binge drinking linked to insomnia symptoms in older adults
Combining Healthy Strategies
Healthy lifestyle choices had greater impact in greater numbers
Many Designated Drivers Were Drinking
Designated drivers leaving bars did not all abstain from drinking
Quit Smoking Rx Helped Heavy Drinkers
Smoking cessation medication reduced alcohol consumption by heavy drinkers
Addictions Latest Videos
Household Inhalants (Huffing)
Huffing is an easy access and inexpensive high, which explains why so many people admit to abusing inhalants by sniffing glue or huffing paint. In this video, we'll look at the facts and myths surrounding this dangerous household high.
Understanding Addiction
When you think "addiction," you probably think of smoking, alcohol, or drug abuse, but it's possible to be addicted to many different things. Learn how the medical community views addiction symptoms and addiction treatment, like rehab.
Addiction Symptoms
If someone you care about shows symptoms of being addicted to a substance or activity, you may want to recommend addiction treatment, like rehab. But how can you be sure of an addiction problem?
The Genetics of Addiction
Anyone can suffer from addiction, to drugs, to sex, to alcohol, but there are certain environmental factors and influence factors which may increase a person's chance of becoming addicted.
Living with an Addict
If you love someone with an addiction, you're no stranger to stress and sadness. Whether staging an intervention, suggesting a therapist, getting family counseling, or another addiction treatment, there are things you can do to help your loved one!
Teen Addiction: Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Teen drinking, smoking and drug abuse are all real worries for parents today. Knowing the signs of addiction can make it possible for parents to get their children into addiction treatment, like drug rehab. Here are tips for parents.
Addiction Recovery: The Keys to Success
When seeking addiction treatment for substance abuse or any other addiction, an addict may find a 12-step program the most effective means of detox. Learn more about this road to recovery.
Addiction Treatment: The Right Center for You
When searching for a rehabilitation center for addiction treatment, there are a number of factors to consider. Here, learn about picking the best drug addiction treatment center and making the most of rehab.
Treating Addiction with Medication
Sometimes, the best addiction treatment is prescription medication. It may sound strange for drug rehab to include drugs, but meds like naltrexone, methadone, campral and antabuse may help cut withdrawal symptoms, making it easier to end addiction.
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Nature Versus Nurture in Babies' Sleep
RA Combo Treatments After First Rx Fails
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