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Introduction to Cocaine Addiction

Introduction to Cocaine Addiction by: Ryan S. Bombard Coke, more commonly known as cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant which instantly affects the brain after introducing it to the body. The effects of this drug are extremely pleasurable and...

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The Macronutrient Balancing Act

The Macronutrient Balancing Act by: Protica Nutritional Research Finally, dieters and healthy eaters everywhere have reason to rejoice, for there is a clear understanding of which fats, and which carbohydrates should be eaten for optimal health....

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Surgical Hypnosis

Surgical Hypnosis by: Paul Gustafson RN, BSN, CH When people set aside the usual myths and misconceptions associated with hypnosis good things usually happen. Recently, hypnosis has been getting some positive national exposure increasing the pub...

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Pharmaceuticals: The Next Frontier in America's War on Drugs

Pharmaceuticals: The Next Frontier in America's War on Drugs by: David Westbrook America's war on drugs, which has been fought in the opium fields of Afghanistan and the cocaine plantations of Columbia, will have to reinvent itself to ...

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Finding The Help You Need - Close To Home

ing The Help You Need - Close To Home by: News Canada (NC)-No matter where you live, trying to find out about cancer support and treatment services can feel like navigating a foreign city with a crummy map. But at the Canadian Cancer Society&apo...

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Bug Bites… The Itch May Be The Least Of Your Worries

Bites… The Itch May Be The Least Of Your Worries by: Dr. Brian Aw, M.D., and C.C.F.P. (courtesy of News Canada) (NC)-In most cases insect bites are harmless and if left alone, the irritation will subside within 48 hours. However, for some peo...

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Play It Safe in the SunWear Those Shades!

As you rub in the sunscreen to protect your skin this summer, don't forget sunglasses to protect your eyes. With the thinning ozone layer, it's not just skin cancer you have to worry about. Your eyes are vulnerable to the effects of Ultra V...

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Three Steps to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids

Constipation, Hemorrhoids or Piles, and inactivity go hand in hand. If you have been constipated for quite a while, chances are you have hemorrhoids. If you are inactive because you just like sitting around or are confined to a bed or chair, then you...

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Access to Health Care in U.S: Problems and the Bottom Line

Access encompasses both the ease and timeliness with which health services can be obtained (Office of Health Care Access, 1999; Millman, 1993). Metrics of measuring access to health services include: Having health insurance, Adequate income, and A...

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So Where’s The Silver Lining?

The expression “silver lining” originates from the proverbial phrase "Every cloud has a silver lining". The phrase means that there is a positive side to every negative situation—no matter how dire. This is especially true in these trying times...

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