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Marijuana: Facts about Cannabis

Siberian burial mounds have traces of burnt cannabis seeds dating to 3000 B.C. Most adults under the acute influence of marijuana can manage without medical assistance. While both terms are entrenched in American culture, they serve different roles and signify different things. The name “Mary Jane” for the shoe style often evokes a sense of …

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Dear Alcohol, This is Why I Said Goodbye To You A Goodbye Letter To Alcohol

Content Goodbye Alcohol: A Breakup Letter Alcohol and You Charles Kelley Shares Emotional Track as His “Goodbye to Alcohol” Write A Goodbye Letter To Alcohol – A Strong Tool For Sobriety At 68, I’m Having the Best Sex of My Life How to Write a Goodbye Letter to Alcohol & Drugs The case for increasing …

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Should You Drink Alcohol If You Have High Blood Pressure?

We are moderately certain that medium‐dose alcohol decreased blood pressure and increased heart rate within six hours of consumption. We did not see any significant change in blood pressure or heart rate after that, but the evidence was limited. Some studies suggest low amounts of alcohol may provide health benefits. However, experts believe these effects …

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Economic Burden of Alcohol Misuse in the United States National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA

Over the past three decades, economists and others have devoted considerable effort to assessing the impact of alcoholic-beverage taxes and prices on alcohol consumption and its related adverse consequences. Federal and State excise taxes have increased only rarely and, when adjusted for inflation, have declined significantly over the years, as have overall prices for alcoholic …

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What is alcohol intolerance, and what are its symptoms?

An ethanol patch test involves applying ethanol to a gauze pad on the skin to observe for reactions, aiding in the diagnosis of alcohol intolerance. Alcohol intolerance is a condition characterized by immediate, often uncomfortable reactions to the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol intolerance is an immediate and unpleasant reaction to consuming alcohol. It typically occurs …

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Office of Addiction Services and Supports Office of Addiction Services and Supports

A survey of the Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Center in Washington D.C. (Wolf-Branigin and Duke 2007) found that participants who chose engagement in spiritual activities improved their chance of successfully completing their treatment program. These findings echo those of Rew and Wong (2006) who found that, among 43 studies, most (84%) showed that religiosity, i.e., …

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Art Therapy for Addiction: Benefits, Techniques, How to Find a Therapist

It’s like a mental massage, soothing our frazzled nerves and offering a respite from the chaos of daily life. For those on the path to recovery, whether from substance abuse, mental health challenges, or trauma, this can be a game-changer. This is compounded by the fact that addicts often feel alienated both from the world …

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Drinking Alcohol Shakes and Tremors: What Causes the Shakes?

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome occurs when someone who has been drinking excessive amounts of alcohol for an extended period of time suddenly stops drinking or reduces their intake. Symptoms can develop just 5 hours after the last drink and persist for weeks. While alcohol shakes are not life threatening, delirium tremens may also cause seizures and …

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