Category: Addiction
Vaping May Increase the Risk of Developing Eating Disorders Like Anorexia, and Bulimia
Electronic cigarettes have been linked to an increased risk of eating disorders in young people, ranging from anorexia to bulimia. The use of electronic cigarettes is not without health …Could a Psychedelic Drug Help Fight Heroin Addiction? Rat Study Hints at Surprising Link
Key Findings: Rats given the psychedelic compound DOI worked 40% less intensely to obtain heroin after a single dose. The effect lasted 30 minutes and targeted serotonin receptors linked …New Study Suggests Estrogen Could Be a Key Factor Driving Binge Drinking and Increased Alcohol Consumption in Women During Hormonal Peaks
According to a new study, a female hormone, estrogen, promotes excessive alcohol consumption in women. Could excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking in women be linked to hormones? Yes, …
Wives Earning More Than Husbands Linked to an Increase in Mental Health Diagnoses for Both Partners, Study Finds
What happens when long-standing family traditions meet modern economic realities? As gender roles shift and women increasingly step into the role of primary earners, the dynamics within households are …Pursuing Happiness as a Goal Often Fails to Make People Happier Study Shows
Do the outcomes of seeking happiness seem to make people more unhappy? If this is a question that has been on your mind, then this blog spot should be …Smoking Linked to Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS, Peptic Ulcer, GERD, and Neuropsychiatric Disorders like Schizophrenia, Dementia, and Depression
Smoking is one of the major risk factors for several chronic diseases and despite efforts to address the habit, the numbers keep going up. Generally, it increases the risk …
Study Finds Weak and Inconsistent Evidence Linking Smoking and Alcohol Consumption to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Smoking and alcoholism are two major public health issues, affecting almost every body organ and leading to a wide array of morbidities. Smoking alone has been found to precipitate …
Hypersexuality Self-Diagnosis: A Guided Quiz to Understand Your Sexual Urges
In the US, hypersexuality AKA Nymphomania is a lesser-discussed yet impactful condition, causing significant personal and emotional distress. It’s characterized by an excessive, uncontrollable sexual drive, often straining relationships …