Substance Abuse

Oliver Reed Passed Away During a Break from the Filming of Gladiator. He Became Ill After Excessively Drinking. He Then Died from a Heart Attack on May 2, 1999.

Alcoholic Beverages, Arts & Entertainment, Beverages, Celebrities & Entertainment News, Drug & Alcohol Treatment, Entertainment Industry, Health, Health Conditions, Health Education & Medical Training, Public Health, Substance Abuse / September 12, 2022

Alcohol kills people all over the world every day. You can help prevent more deaths from alcohol by drinking responsibly and seeking alcoholism treatment. Alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of death in the United States, killing an estimated 95,000 people yearly. But did you know Oliver Reed died due to alcoholism? Oliver Reed (the […]

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The Founder of Psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, Was a Cocaine Addict. He Would Often Prescribe the Drug to His Wife and Friends Too.

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Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. Although health care providers can use it for valid medical purposes, such as local anesthesia for some surgeries, recreational cocaine use is illegal. But do you know which famous neurologist was a cocaine addict? Sigmund Freud,

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In 2007, a Patient Drank Ethylene Glycol. To Prevent the Toxic Effects of What He Ingested, Doctors Gave Him a Vodka Drip Which Saved His Life

Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Drug & Alcohol Treatment, Food & Drink, General Reference, Health, Reference, Substance Abuse / July 29, 2022

Vodka is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage with variations from Poland, Russia, and Sweden. It is mainly composed of water and ethanol, but some also come with different flavors. It is made from fermented cereal grains and even potatoes. But did you know vodka can also save lives? In 2007, a patient arrived in an

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What Do Actors Actually Smoke in Movies?

Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities & Entertainment News, Health, Health Education & Medical Training, Men's Health, Mental Health, Movies, Public Health, Reproductive Health, Sensitive Subjects, Smoking & Smoking Cessation / June 30, 2022

While smoking is a dangerous habit, there is something about it that instantly makes a person feel cool. This is especially true when the character is supposed to be rebellious, famous, or just super cool. That’s why it’s common in movies to see someone playing a character with that description smoking a cigarette. The question

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How Much Beer Did David Boon Drink on a Single Flight to England?

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David Boon is an Australian cricketer who is known for his performance in the 1989 match with New Zealand in WACA, Perth. He is currently an ICC Match Referee and has been actively participating as such since 2011. But did you know, that in his hay day Boon was known for consuming a lot of

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How Did Doctors Find Out Kendra Jackson’s Brain Was Leaking?

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Kendra Jackson, at the time, was a 46-year-old divorced mother who worked at a bank. She was well-liked in her neighborhood and was known for her outgoing and kind personality. She always had a runny nose and a severe headache after getting into an accident. But what doctors later discovered was that her brain was

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What is the Remarkable Story About Alec Cabacungan?

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta, known as Brittle bone disease, is a genetic disorder resulting in bones that break easily. The symptoms experienced on the skeleton and the body’s other organs may range from mild to severe. Other signs found in different individuals include blue scleras instead of white, short stature, loose joints, hearing loss, and breathing problems.

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How Do Birds Keep Pests and Parasites Away?

Animal Products & Services, Birds, Forestry, Green Living & Environmental Issues, Livestock, Pets, Pets & Animals, Smoking & Smoking Cessation / May 13, 2022

Birds are renowned for designing their nest with vegetation rich in compounds that keep them away from parasites. But one unlikely component may actually help birds keep their nest pest free. The nicotine in the cigarettes help keeps the parasite away. Some urban birds like finches and sparrows use cigarette butts as a form of

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How Can Too Much Caffeine Trigger Psychotic Episodes?

Beverages, Coffee & Tea, Food & Drink, Health, Health Conditions, Health Education & Medical Training, Men's Health, Mental Health, Neurological Conditions, People & Society, Psychology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Substance Abuse / May 7, 2022

Coffee affects the blood by shifting and enabling the muscles. It revs the digestive procedures, hounds away sleep, and provides us the ability to employ a little extended in the drill of our minds. While drinking coffee once in a while is acceptable, too much is said to trigger psychotic episodes. In psychiatric in-patients, caffeine

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Why Do Tobacco Companies Spend the Most on Advertising in January?

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Generally, the tobacco industry advertises cigarette smoking the whole year-round. However, most tobacco companies tend to allot most of their annual marketing budget to the first month of the year. Did you ever wonder why? One of the main reasons tobacco companies focus on advertising in January is because many people attempt to quit smoking

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