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What Makes Cocaine So Addictive?
Drug Addiction

What Makes Cocaine So Addictive?

Aside from methamphetamine, cocaine generates the strongest psychological dependence of any drug. Tolerance to cocaine develops almost instantly, as the addict needs more of the

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Dual Diagnosis
Dual Diagnosis

Why Dual Diagnosis Is So Common

Individuals who struggle with substance abuse and a mental health disorder are described as having a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. Because there are two

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Bath Salt Use In Teens
Youth

Bath Salt Use In Teens

As little as three years ago, bath salts were legally available in head shops, gas stations and online. They were sold in foil packets under

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Signs of Pregorexia
Behavioral Addictions

What Is Pregorexia?

Just going off the name, you can probably figure out that pregorexia is a combination of pregnancy and anorexia. It’s certainly something that veers off

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