Addictions

Addiction in adolescent is a very important public health problem. The risks and harms associated with adolescent admissions vary for each substance and are extremely dangerous; therefore, it is necessary to take into account personal variables such as the degree of their motivation, knowledge or experience of the use of …

More than any other disease, smoking is the major source of death and disability worldwide today. Not surprisingly, the consumption of snuff is responsible for about 3 “5 million deaths a year worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. 80% of these deaths are from lung cancer, bronchitis cancer emphysema, …

Because cocaine is a highly addictive drug, it is very difficult for a person who tries to predict or control how far or continue lustfully consuming. Also, if the person becomes addicted, the risk of relapse is high even after long periods of abstinence Being repeatedly exposed to cocaine, the …

Heroin and other opiates are sedative drugs that depress the nervous system, slow down the functioning of the body and combat physical and emotional pain. In general, heroin block pain messages, creating a false sense of calm to slow down the organic functioning and increase feelings of pleasure in the …

Opium is the liquid extracted from the poppy plant, and with it, some medications and other drugs like heroin are produced. It is considered one of the most addictive substances that exist given the high degree of tolerance that gets your body if you take it regularly. Opium is illegal …

The study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan clearly suggests that the consumption of snuff long term is associated with slowness in thinking and at a rate lower intelligence. The association between consumption of snuff long term and a decline in mental abilities in 172 male alcoholics and …

There have been many efforts to reduce consumption of cigarettes. The laws have increased the restricting places where people can smoke and increased cigarette taxes. Study after study shows the damage that smoking causes. But still people are not willing to quit. Here are some popular reasons why it begins …