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Alcohol does seem to run in some families. Is this an unfortunate coincidence or is alcohol abuse truly dependent on one’s genes? Many types of research have been conducted in order to scientifically prove whether alcoholism can be a genetic disease. Read on to break down the myths and find the answers.Study on Twins to Reveal Genetic Influence on AlcoholismTo cut to the point, based on the various studies including family, twin and adoption kinds of research, it has been proven that genetics ...

While religious people are usually perceived to be less inclined to consume drugs, the development of many religions was to some extent dependent on drug use. Some religions presented drugs as a way to achieve the lightness and pleasure that people seek. Consequently, drugs were initially present in many rituals and religious ceremonies in numerous religions. So, let’s take a look at how spirituality was originally linked with drugs in various religions.HinduismStarting from the far-off Vedic ...

There is a widely known belief that homosexual people are more inclined to become drug addicts than heterosexual people. So, is it just a myth? Rather not. In this article, we uncover what lies beneath such a trend and what can be done to reduce these hair-raising statistics.5 reasons why LGBTQ+ people have higher drug addiction risks1. Early emotional traumaMany LGBTQ+ people experience attraction to people of the same gender from early childhood. Family members often notice it when, for e...

As many countries stand on the edge of making medical marijuana legal for purchase, many wonder whether this step is as harmless as it is presented by the government. In other words, the question is whether marijuana legalization increases the spread of drug abuse. In this article, we break down all the myths and uncover the real truth, so stay tuned.Why should marijuana be legalized in the first place?First of all, medical marijuana is a great painkiller. It works much faster than other anesthe...

Social media is now a far stronger tool for influencing people than one can imagine. However, as high as this impact is, it can be both good or bad resulting in either great motivation to make valuable contributions just as the social media starts or in the desire to follow an unhealthy pattern of behavior which is also widely popular on the internet sites. Why are we so vulnerable when it comes to social media and do those virtual sites have a connection with real-life problems, such as alcohol...

Drugs are chemical substances with low molecular masses that produce a biological response in our body. When the reaction produced in our body is therapeutic and useful, it is called medicine. Most drugs, when taken in doses higher than recommended, leads to toxic and harmful effects. Hence it is essential to understand how different drugs produce different effects on our brain. All the drugs that are misused affect the brain. Drugs will gradually affect how the brain functions and int...

The eyes of fear see danger everywhere and fear is best friends with phobias. While phobias may result in very physical reactions, their causes lie purely within the mental health field. So, how do phobias appear and what to do once you discovered you have one? Read on to find the answers.First and Foremost, what is Phobia?Phobia is an irrational and exaggerated feeling of fear that a person constantly experiences in response to a specific situation. This emotion may take various forms ranging f...

Experiencing constant changes in the way you feel about others in general and yourself, in particular, may be one of the disturbing signs of borderline personality disorder. This mental disorder differs from others in such a way that one’s condition gets better with age. Despite this positive feature, it may take quite a while for an improvement to take place. Thus, it is vital to be able to spot borderline disorder at the early stages and know exactly how to cure it. So, let’s dive right in...

Have you ever ended up feeling tired after an even good night’s sleep? Was that a consequence of chronic fatigue or depression? It could be both. It is common (even too common) for a person with fatigue symptoms to be totally sure that he or she is suffering from depression and vice versa. According to the recent findings, 90% of people with depression at some point also experience chronic fatigue syndrome. So, let’s dig right into it and dot the I’s and cross the T’s.Depression is…Dep...