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Opioid Addiction and Abuse, Published by Dr. Ajay Singh
Opioids have been used as pain relief medication for the past several centuries. But, in today’s age, apart from its medicinal use, they are also being taken recreationally, leading to rampant abuse and the growing menace of opioid. read more »
This article deals with caffeine addiction and its implications.It also deals in detail about symptoms and treatment of caffeine addiction. read more »
The Perils of Social Media Addiction, Published by Dr. Alok Vinod Kulkarni
Addiction comes in varied forms. A lesser explored area is the addiction to the internet and social networking sites. This article attempts to discern the neurobiology behind this new found rage, and gives evidence based treatment. read more »
While e-cigarettes are being touted as healthier substitutes for tobacco smoking, their long-term health effects are still not clearly defined. read more »
Alcohol - How Much Is Too Much?, Published by Dr. Krishnadas Thulasidoss
This article helps in the self-assessment of alcoholism in a common man, using a validated scientific questionnaire. read more »
Smoking, an Illness and Not Just a Habit, Published by Dr. Bharat Udey
Apart from physical hazards, smoking causes behavioral problems in the form of dependence syndrome, characterized by progressively increasing the amount of smoke, intense craving and withdrawal symptoms in the absence of smoke. Though can. read more »
Alcoholism and Its Rising Menace, Published by Dr. Ajay Singh
Drug addiction is increasingly emerging as a menace in today’s society. Among substances of abuse, alcohol is ranked second, next only to tobacco consumption. According to recent studies, the prevalence of alcohol users is about 21.4 %,. read more »
Tobacco - Prevention of Tobacco dependence, Published by Dr. Surabhi
Tobacco smoking causes not only cancer of mouth, eosophagus, larynx but also has a role in cancer of cervix, pancreas, kidney and bladder. It also causes bronchitis,allergic diseases and stroke. read more »
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Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Symptoms, Vaccine, and Management, Published by Dr. Vasantha K S
This article talks about shingles, a viral infection, how it is caused, its symptoms, and how it can be prevented. ...Read more »
Palmoplantar Keratoderma - Causes and Treatment, Published by Dr. Suvash Sahu
This article discusses the general aspects of the commonly occurring skin disorder, palmoplantar keratoderma. ...Read more »
Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD), Published by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary
A 35-year-old woman came to me with a chief complaint of muscle tension. She stated that she has experienced a considerable amount of muscle tension her entire life, but it ha ...Read more »
Importance of Counseling and Psychosocial Aspects of HIV Infection, Published by Dr. Suvash Sahu
Counseling not only alleviates anxiety, but also prepares an individual for any adverse outcome of the test. Here, I have discussed a few facts about pre-test and post-test co ...Read more »
Melasma (Dark Patches on Face): How to Get Rid of Them, Published by Dr. Suvash Sahu
Melasma is one of the most common and distressing pigmentary disorders which is seen more often in women than men. This article explains what is melasma, its causes, and the t ...Read more »
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