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Substance addictions

Cocaine Withdrawal Syndrome

When we speak of withdrawal syndrome, we refer to the sensation experienced by a person when drug use is abruptly discontinued. This syndrome manifests with a series of symptoms that differ depending on the frequency and intensity with which the

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Substance addictions

How do drugs affect sleep?

The effects produced by drugs are almost as varied as the number of them that exist. There are drugs that depress the central nervous system, others that are stimulants, and others that are hallucinogenic. All of them have harmful effects

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Substance addictions

Synthetic cannabinoids and their effects

The world of drugs is virtually infinite. Some are extracted from plants and natural products, while others are manufactured in laboratories. This means that the range of these substances available on the market is as wide as it is varied.

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Addictive behaviors

Sex Addiction: When Impulses Go Uncontrolled

Sexuality is one of the most pleasurable aspects a person can experience throughout their life. Exploring it alone or with a partner can broadly satisfy a desire that each person experiences in their own way, depending on their needs and

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Energy drinks and their risks

They have been with us for a few decades now, and their consumption has increased over the years. We are talking about energy drinks, which are very popular among the younger population and can be as harmful as drugs. The

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Substance addictions

Fentanyl, an increasingly popular drug

It is the deadliest drug in the United States, and its use is spreading dangerously worldwide. It has become the drug of choice in several countries and is being used without control among certain segments of the population. Back in

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Substance addictions

Mephedrone, the drug of the new millennium

One of the settings where drug use is most common is at night-time parties. Whether in nightclubs or private venues, these places become conducive for young people and not-so-young people to turn to illegal substances to add an extra dose

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Addictive behaviors

Effects of drugs on the nervous system

No one can deny that drugs have a range of effects on the body and, in particular, on our nervous system. Typically, people who use these substances are seeking to experience the effects these drugs provide. Although in the short

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Binge Watching, or Series Addiction

At some point or another, we have all found ourselves hooked on the latest television series or another one we enjoy and have been unable to stop watching it for even a second. Thus falling into the temptation of watching

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