Addictions
Historically, addiction has been defined as physical and/or psychological dependence on psychoactive substances (for example alcohol, tobacco, heroin, caffeine and other drugs) which cross the blood-brain barrier once ingested, temporarily altering the chemical milieu of the brain. Broadly, addiction is defined as the continued use of a mood altering addictive substance or behaviours despite adverse consequences.
Show All Health Articles | Show All About Addictions | Listing 'Addictions Articles' from 1 to 10 |
|
Alcohol consumption three times higher among youngsters watching Bollywood movies: Study
Bollywood has now been blamed for fuelling India's love for alcohol...
Alcohol
Dubai > United Arab Emirates
Net addicts' brains like cocaine users
Most are gamers who get so involved they go without food and water for extended periods...
Internet
London > United Kingdom
Monitoring 24x7 for alcohol use
Court sometimes order a person to wear a motoring bracelet that test around the clock for alcohol consumption...
Alcohol
