NICOTINE

Nicotine Dependence (Tobacco Use Disorder) Nicotine is highly addictive — some say it’s as addictive as cocaine, heroin and alcohol. Using nicotine just one time puts you at risk of becoming dependent on the drug because of its immediate effect on your brain. There are several treatments that can help you quit. What is nicotine […]

ALCOHOL MISUSE

“One in three adults has engaged in binge drinking at least once in the previous month, and one in five teenagers has experienced drunkenness by age 15. Harmful patterns of alcohol consumption have far-reaching consequences for individuals, society and the economy. Using microsimulation modelling, this book analyses the cost of alcohol consumption in 52 countries […]

Practice Safe Energy

What’s the latest buzz on energy drinks? The buzz on energy drinks – Mayo Clinic Health System About 90% of adults consume caffeine every day, making it the most common stimulant in the world. Widely available sources of caffeine include coffee, green and black tea, soft drinks, “energy shots,” over-the-counter supplements, energy or protein bars, sports and […]