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Nicotine Addiction

Nicotine is the chemical in cigarettes that makes them addictive. Higher levels of nicotine in a cigarette can make it harder to quit smoking. A report by the Massachusetts Department of Health found that the amount of nicotine in cigarettes has steadily increased over the last 6 years. Testing in 2004 showed that 93% of cigarette brands fell into the highest range for nicotine. In 1998, 84% of cigarette brands fell into that high category. Higher nicotine levels were found in ...

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Recently there’s been a lot of talk on the message boards about problems with bipolar spouses... Read more »

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Headaches: Cluster: Risk Factors

...those that cause blood vessel dilation, such as nitroglycerin, and various blood pressure medications)CocaineTriggers usually have an effect only during active cluster cycles. When the disorder is... Read more »

Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia

...OveruseAn estimated 10 -15% of chronic insomnia cases result from substance abuse, especially alcohol, cocaine, and sedatives. One or two alcoholic drinks at dinner, for most people, pose little... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

...of self-treatment, and withdrawal can produce symptoms of mania or severe depression. The effects of cocaine in a heavy user can also produce abnormal mood swings that closely resemble those of... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder Prognosis

...patients with bipolar disorder abuse other substances (most commonly alcohol, followed by marijuana or cocaine) at some point in the course of their illness.The following are risk factors for... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Risk Factors

...that between 32 - 53% of adults with ADHD abuse alcohol, and between 8 - 32% smoke marijuana or take cocaine. An important 2003 study suggested that young people and adults most at risk for... Read more »

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