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Health Check: how harmful is social smoking?

Health Check: how harmful is social smoking?
When social smokers quit, they may avoid the withdrawal symptoms suffered by those addicted to nicotine. So the quit techniques for regular daily smokers may not apply. Tobacco industry research has shown that social smokers tend to be more concerned … Read more on… Continue reading

Why is crack cocaine so addicting?

Question by Emily: Why is crack cocaine so addicting?
Why is crack cocaine so addicting?

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Answer by Rob G
It has to do with dopamine.
According to this article I am quoting, it works like this.

Cocaine is a highly addictive substance. People who take it can become… Continue reading

Location of rapid detox for alcohol center near Modesto, Ca.?

Question by autumn: Location of rapid detox for alcohol center near Modesto, Ca.?
A couple years ago I ran into some tragedies in my work and personal life. I started drinking alcohol to help me sleep. It worked. I felt great when I wake up and I perform great at… Continue reading

Great Moments In Drug War Propaganda

Great Moments In Drug War Propaganda
Were there any long-term effects? The author couldn't say. It was impossible to follow up because of the “fractured” and “disorganized” nature of “for example, some areas of Harlem.” Not racist enough? The article went on: “Some of the women are so … Read… Continue reading

In general, are serotonin agonists less addictive than dopamine agonists?

Question by Blue: In general, are serotonin agonists less addictive than dopamine agonists?

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Answer by J.SWAMY I
Both act at receptor level .So must be equally effective

Answer by Mathieu
Dopamine is the “master molecule of addiction.” Dopamine is a reinforcing neurotransmitter so anything that brings you joy… Continue reading

what are the physcological effects if you get addicted to heroin?

Question by Jerry Roy: what are the physcological effects if you get addicted to heroin?
please be specific, this is for my research paper

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Answer by Silver King
PHYSICAL
Heroin addiction can have multiple detrimental effects on health. MedlinePlus reports that heroin can cause miscarriages in women,… Continue reading