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is there a safe smoking
What is no there is no such thing as safe smoking
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is it safe to drink and drive
What is No. Alcohol use slows reaction time and impairs judgment and coordination, which are all skills needed to drive a car safely.2 The more alcohol consumed, the greater the impairment.
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why do drug addicted people keep using drugs
What is Nearly all addicted individuals believe at the outset that they can stop using drugs on their own, and most try to stop without treatment.
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is a cigarette really addicitive
What is The nicotine in cigarette smoke is what causes an addiction to smoking. First, when taken in small amounts, nicotine produces pleasurable feelings that make the smoker want to smoke moreyes the nicotinie
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what is binge drinking
What is binge drinking is defined as a pattern of alcohol consumption that brings the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level to 0.08% or more.
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Long-term drug use results in significant changes in brain function that can persist long after the individual stops using drugs.
What is . Psychological stress from work, family problems, psychiatric illness, pain associated with medical problems, social cues (such as meeting individuals from one’s drug-using past), or environmental cues (such as encountering streets, objects, or even smells associated with drug abuse) can trigger intense cravings without the individual even being consciously aware of the triggering event.
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what does it mean to get drunk
What is “Getting drunk” or intoxicated is the result of consuming excessive amounts of alcohol.
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what is some treatment
What is Treatment can occur in a variety of settings, take many different forms, and last for different lengths of time. Because drug addiction is typically a chronic disorder characterized by occasional relapses, a short-term, one-time treatment is usually not sufficient.
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does smoking cause cancer
What is es. Tobacco smoke contains at least 43 carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substances
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how do i know if i have a drinking problem
What is Drinking is a problem if it causes trouble in your relationships, in school, in social activities, or in how you think and feel.
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what medications are used for drug treatments
What is Treatment medications, such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone (including a new long-acting formulation), are available for individuals addicted to opioids, while nicotine preparations (patches, gum, lozenges, and nasal spray) and the medications varenicline and bupropion are available for individuals addicted to tobacco. Disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone are medications available for treating alcohol dependence,1 which commonly co-occurs with other drug addictions, including addiction to prescription medications.
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what in cigarette smokes is harmful
What is Cigarette smoke is a complex mixture of organic and inorganic compounds generated by the combustion (burning) of tobacco and additives.
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what can i do if i know i have a drinking problem
What is Consult your personal health care provider if you feel you or someone you know has a drinking problem. Other resources include the National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing Service available at 1-800-662-HELP.
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diseases associated with drugs
What is Like other chronic diseases, addiction can be managed successfully. Treatment enables people to counteract addiction’s powerful disruptive effects on the brain and behavior and to regain control of their lives.