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Harry Smith gets answers to viewers questions about digital overload from Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, Dr. Jennifer Ashton and lawyer, Jack Ford. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

According to Forbes.com:Caffeine is a drug of abuse, like alcohol or cocaine, because it meets these two criteria: "reinforcing efforts" and "adverse effects which can cause harm to self or society." Reinforcing effects is science talk for "addictive": The more you have, the higher your tolerance levels and the more you need. Take it away, and you experience withdrawal symptoms.C8H10N4O2 is a chemical compound found in beans, leaves and fruits of some plants. It's a natural pesticide for them, paralyzing and killing insects that try to feed on them. On humans it acts as a stimulant on the central nervous system and has psychotropic effects. It increases heart rate, blood pressure and respiration, and it is mildly diuretic.Caffeine is structurally similar to adenosine. Image source: Wikiped...

Ezlopitant, a compound known to suppress craving for alcohol in humans, was shown to decrease consumption of sweetened water by rodents in a new study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Responding to figures from the North West Public Health Observatory on the effects of alcohol consumption, NHS Confederation deputy policy director Jo Webber said it was up to society as a whole to address the problems of excessive drinking Commenting on the release of Local Alcohol Profiles for England (LAPE) by the North West Public Health Observatory, Jo webber, deputy policy director of the NHS Confederation, which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations said: "The NHS Confederation has argued in a report at the New Year that alcohol is causing a growing heal... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

A study published in the scientific journal Addiction argues that privatising Sweden's government monopoly on the sale of alcohol will significantly increase alcohol-related violence and other harms. Depending on the type of privatisation, experts predict that total alcohol consumption in Sweden will increase by 17 - 37%, with thousands more alcohol-related deaths, assaults, and drunk driving offences per year and up to 11 million more days of sick leave. Systembolaget, the Swedish Alcohol Retail Monopoly, currently controls the off-premises sale, within Sweden, of all beverages over 3... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced $22 million in new Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) grants to 169 communities and 16 new DFC Mentoring grants across the country. The awards announced today are in addition to the $63 million in Continuation grants simultaneously released to 549 currently funded DFC coalitions and seven DFC Mentoring Continuation coalitions. These grants provide community coalitions needed support to prevent and reduce youth substance use... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

How to become an adult (Source: Psychology Today)

Light blue eyes peered out at me from a fringe of dark lashes. "We were so perfect together, her sensuous smell, her dancing eyes, her exquisite face, her sumptuous body! She's so delicate, innocent, and I feel so protective with her." Mark was clearly smitten.I was curious about the nature of his ardor. "What else do you love about her?" I inquired."Caroline is so sweet, soft, feminine in her ways. We had this incredible spiritual and emotional connection. I don't get it. Why'd she end it?" Dreamy eyes turned into tortuous question marks.To which I posed yet another question. "What did she tell you?"Like all of you, Mark had all the answers, not me. "She said she needed to work on herself so she'd be more independent.":"I see." I commented.And he went on with "Here's the thing. There's th...

Studies show that the fat, salt and sugar rush of fast food affects has the same effect on the brain as hard drugs. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Excessive Texting Can Become Obession; Could Lead to Lack of Eating, Isolation and Sleep Deprivation (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

Excessive Texting Can Become Obession; Could Lead to Lack of Eating, Isolation and Sleep Deprivation (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

With trials showing positive results from the treatment of cancer to alcohol addiction, could illegal drugs be heading for the medical mainstream? (Source: New Scientist - Health)

With trials showing positive results from the treatment of cancer to alcohol addiction, could illegal drugs be heading for the medical mainstream? (Source: New Scientist - Drugs and Alcohol)

With trials showing positive results from the treatment of cancer to alcohol addiction, could illegal drugs be heading for the medical mainstream? (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain)

With trials showing positive results from the treatment of cancer to alcohol addiction, could illegal drugs be heading for the medical mainstream? (Source: New Scientist - Health)

With trials showing positive results from the treatment of cancer to alcohol addiction, could illegal drugs be heading for the medical mainstream? (Source: New Scientist - Drugs and Alcohol)

With trials showing positive results from the treatment of cancer to alcohol addiction, could illegal drugs be heading for the medical mainstream? (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain)

Excessive Texting Can Become Obession; Could Lead to Lack of Eating, Isolation and Sleep Deprivation (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

Excessive Texting Can Become Unhealthy Obession; Could Leads to Lack of Eating, Isolation and Sleep Deprivation (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)