Recognizing Alcohol & Drug Addiction : The Physical Effects of Addiction

Published December 13, 2012

Recognizing Alcohol & Drug Addiction : The Physical Effects of Addiction – Discover the physical effects of alcoholaddiction in this free home health video. Expert: rivrsurvivor Bio: John DePalma, born and raised in, Queens, NY, has been a recovering alcohol and drug addict for over 17 years. Falling off the wagon, after five years, John learned a no nonsense approach to dealing w

Marijuana's health effects: Memory problems, addiction

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Roffman says there are positive effects of marijuana use: It can help people relax and interact with others. It also can enhance some sensory experiences, such as listening to music. And consumption for medical purposes can reduce symptoms of disease … Read more on USA TODAY

High Today, Gone Tomorrow: Why Opiate Addicts Die

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Another way that addicts attempt to defeat tolerance is to take a break from using for several days or even longer. This “cooling off” period lowers the body's resistance to opiates, allowing the user to obtain more significant euphoric effects … Read more on Hive Health Media (blog)