Category: Addiction
Patterns of Benzodiazepine or Non-benzodiazepine(Sleep Drugs) and Opioid Co-Use Linked to Increased Overdose Risk
Benzodiazepines/Non-benzodiazepines (Z-drugs) are drugs used in the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders, while Opioids are primarily used in the management of pain; both drug classes are CNS depressants. …
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 …
Safer Sex Strategies for Individuals Engaging in High-Risk Sexual Behaviors
Sex Addiction: A Real Problem Compulsive sexual behavior, sometimes referred to as sex addiction, is a mental health condition characterized by difficulty controlling intense sexual urges. While not listed …
Is the Cure for Alcoholism Hidden in Our Brains? New Boston University Study Sheds Light
Alcohol is the most commonly abused addictive substance in the world. Chronic exposure to it causes neuroadaptations in specific areas of the brain, leading to changes in the body …TikTok May Have Unintentionally Amplified the Symptoms of Tourette Syndrome in Teenage Girls
Key Takeaways: Doctors report a rise in sudden-onset tics among teenage girls during the pandemic, with TikTok use potentially playing a role. Stress, anxiety, and social media exposure may …