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Addiction

Addiction is a chronic, complex condition of the brain characterized by craving and compulsive use of substances, medications, etc., despite harmful consequences. It can be the need for a substance or thing or behavior-related. Substance addiction is the addiction to alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, tobacco, narcotics, caffeine, etc. Non-substance addiction includes technology, sex, food, gambling, gaming, etc. An addicted person finds it impossible to stop the use of substances, things or engage in behaviors that cause addiction. Deaddiction programs and therapy, along with medications, can help.

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Is it safe to masturbate daily?

Query: Hello Doctor,  I masturbate daily.  Is it safe ? Will it cause any problem?  Read Full »

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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Masturbation is absolutely safe. Other than giving pleasure it also helps in relieving stress. It depends on the number of times you do it. The reason is that it should not become an addiction. Once you are addicted, psychological intervention might be needed. Ver...  Read Full »

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