Ways to Quit Smoking
by Gumer Liston July 15th, 2009 | Addiction, Men's Health, Women's Health
Every smoker is unique physically and mentally, so there is no exact effective method of quitting smoking. Smoking is an addiction, and every addicted individual reacts to the withdrawal symptoms differently. Â If one method does not work for you, just try another. Here are some of the tested and proven ways of quitting smoking that may help those who are struggling to end their smoking habit (more…)
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Alcoholism
by Editorial Team February 12th, 2005 | Addiction
More than 17.5 million Americans have a problem with alcohol addiction. It is not an easy task when it comes to overcoming alcohol addiction, but research has found that by quitting the bottle, a person can yield a growth spurt of new brain cells. Many people with alcohol addiction have bigger problems then the common deterioration of their liver. It has been found that addicts suffer from problems with learning, memory, and impulsivity. Researchers say this could stem from alcohol's effect on an area of the brain called the hippocampus, which is involved in learning and memory. It is common
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