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Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.
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In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.
Poliovirus (derived from PDB ID 2PLV)
Comparison of the chemical structures of psilocybin and LSD. Psilocybin (left) is derived from a mus
Physical findings of the skin indicative of substance abuse
Hormones acting through the brain help regulate metabolism and short- and long-term appetite.
Energy Metabolism During anaerobic metabolism
Brain metabolism in a schizophrenic individual (left) and a normal individual (right). These scans o