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Fingers holding a nicotine pouch in front of container of nicotine pouches
October 9, 2024/Oral Health

Are Nicotine Pouches Safer Than Smoking?

They don’t contain tobacco, but these toxic, highly addictive products can permanently damage your health

Kratom powder in small bowl, with kratom leaves nearby
September 17, 2024/Wellness

Is Kratom Safe To Use?

The herbal supplement continues to be sold amidst warnings about health risks

Two people on two different paths of detox
September 9, 2024/Mental Health

Dopamine Detoxes Don’t Work: Here’s What To Do Instead

Instead of trying to get rid of dopamine, focus on stepping away from habits and behaviors that no longer serve you

Person pushing another person in a shopping cart, laden with bags, with another person walking behind, heading to store sales
July 30, 2024/Mental Health

How To Tell if You’re Addicted To Shopping

Signs you’re a compulsive spender include lying about purchases, buying things you don’t use and treating shopping like a hobby

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Here’s Why Day Drinking Feels Different

Drinking during the day can result in drinking more than usual and worsen your sleep cycle

Sad, exhausted parent holding newborn in cage surrounded by drug addiction possibilities
February 15, 2024/Children's Health

Can Babies Be Born Dependent on Drugs?

Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, or NOWS, can develop when a fetus is exposed to opioids, nonmedical drugs or even some prescription drugs during pregnancy

Closeup of person putting red and white capsule in mouth
February 2, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Know the Dangers of ‘Gas Station Heroin’

It’s labeled as a supplement, but tianeptine is an addictive, dangerous drug

close up of arm with nicotine patch on it
January 4, 2024/Lung

How (and Why) to Quit Dipping for Good

Nicotine replacement products and relaxation techniques can help you ditch the dip

group of hands holding different beverages
November 14, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

10 Myths About Drinking Alcohol You Should Stop Repeating

Coffee won’t cure a hangover and you definitely shouldn’t mix your cocktail with an energy drink

person shooting a heart with a bow and arrow
November 3, 2023/Mental Health

Can You Be Addicted To Love? Here’s What We Know

Being ‘hooked’ on love can cause unhealthy relationship patterns and obsessive thoughts

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