The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.
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Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.
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Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
Glioma. (a) Illustration of a large glioma (colored area) within the left cerebral hemisphere in a s
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Low-molecular-weight precursors to the purine ring