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Fragrance and Aging

Fragrance and Aging

If you want to do everything you can to age gracefully, you should avoid anything that has the perfumes or lotions of coconut oil and orange. The reason is that these fragrances contain a substance called psoralen, which is known to speed u.. Read More

Avoiding Risky Behavior, Children's Health, Health, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 11.1.08 | 1 Comment

Addictive Gambling

Addictive Gambling

Compulsive gambling is an addiction, like alcohol dependence or other drug addiction. Because no physical substance is ingested, gambling has been called the purest form of addiction. Although it is strictly psychological, the uncontrollabl.. Read More

Avoiding Risky Behavior | 08.11.08 | 2 Comments

Road Rage

Road Rage

Another type of risky behavior that has emerged in recent years is known as “road rage.” It is estimated that as many as 1,500 people are killed or injured on American highways each year as a result of aggressive driving. No single prof.. Read More

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Safety with Seat Belts

Safety with Seat Belts

Every motor vehicle crash has two collisions. The first is a collision of the car with another object. But the second is more important in terms of life and death. That’s when the driver or passenger collides with the vehicle’s interior.. Read More

Avoiding Risky Behavior | 08.11.08 | 1 Comment

Unsafe Sex

Unsafe Sex

Unsafe sexual practices are the primary means for spreading sexually transmitted diseases. Practicing safer sex not only protects your health but also the health of your partner (or future partners), as well as the health of any children yo.. Read More

Avoiding Risky Behavior | 08.11.08 | 1 Comment

LSD

LSD

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a powerful hallucinogen that induces a wide range of psychological effects, which can be enjoyable, terrifying, or both. “Bad trips” can cause paranoia and panic, but even ordinary episodes of LSD use.. Read More

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Marijuana

Marijuana

The most widely used illegal drug is marijuana, made from the leaves of the hemp plant. The drug is typically smoked in joints (cigarettes). People use marijuana to feel good and to relax. The drug can cause a distorted sense of time and a .. Read More

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Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is an opiate, which means it comes from the opium poppy. Like other opiates, it can be eaten, inhaled, smoked, or injected. Because the body quickly builds up a tolerance to heroin, users can become addicted rapidly. The euphoric and.. Read More

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Club Drugs

Club Drugs

So-called club drugs such as ecstasy, rohypnol, GHB, and ketamine are synthetic drugs made in illegal production facilities. These drugs are being used increasingly by teens and young adults as part of a nightlife scene at nightclubs, bars,.. Read More

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Cocaine

Cocaine

Whether sniffed as a powder, injected as a liquid, or smoked (freebasing), cocaine acts as both a stimulant and a local anesthetic, producing a rush of euphoria and energy. Its effects wear off quickly, often leading users to take another d.. Read More

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