Tag: drugs
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Generic Drugs Compared to Brand-Name/Original Medication
Generic medication saves Americans billions every year. In fact, it has been shown that they have saved U.S. consumers over $1 trillion in the past decades. While these lower-priced variations are great for your wallet, just how great are they for your overall health and well-being? What Is A Generic Drug? A generic drug is…
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Anti-Aging Drugs To Boost Longevity May Already Be Available From Pharmacies
If only there were a pill that we could take to slow down aging and boost our longevity. The desire to reverse the aging process and improve our lifespan has led to an influx of research and investments. Now, while scientists and tech billionaires attempt to create a youth drug, it’s possible that they may…
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Magic Mushrooms May Help Treat Alcohol Addiction
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] According to research published in JAMA Network Open, after the pandemic, alcohol-related deaths among U.S. adults…
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Substance Abuse In Middle-Aged Women: Things You Need To Know
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Addiction does not see gender. While there is a misconception that usually addiction issues can be witnessed only among young…
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Prescription Drug Abuse and Recovery: How To Manage The Journey
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Psychedelics Renaissance: A New Chapter for Mental Health
Whether it’s reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, attempting to navigate a world rife with inequalities on every level, or battling the very serious climate crisis, it’s clear that we’re in the midst of a mental health crisis. With the growing rates of mental health disorders, it’s clear that there is a need for innovative and…
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Pandemic and Political Crises Causing Depression and Substance Abuse
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Opioid Crisis: How COVID-19 Has Accelerated Addiction Risk
What happens when two epidemics meet? The opioid epidemic has been one of the most growing public health emergencies in American history. As such, it wasn’t long before the top two public health emergencies met and created a bigger crisis. According to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released in…
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Are You Married to a Drug Addict? Tips to Deal With Addiction in Your Relationship
Your intimate relationship is supposed to be a safe haven. Your home should be somewhere that provides shelter from potentially dangerous situations. However, if you are in a relationship with a partner who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, it can lead to emotional stress, unhealthy relationships, and even abuse. There are options, including treatment…
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Psilocybin Mushrooms Are Making A Comeback
Psilocybin mushrooms are making a comeback after decades of being demonized. Magic mushrooms were banned in the 70s, despite having important medicinal qualities. Today scientists from leading institutions are acknowledging that under medical supervision and in small amounts, psilocybin mushrooms have the potential to treat serious psychological disorders. The history of psilocybin mushrooms Some historians…