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Where Does the Phrase “Going Cold Turkey” Come From?
Question by Smile!: Where does the phrase “going cold turkey” come from?
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Answer by Monty
“”Cold turkey” is an expression describing the actions of a person who gives up a habit or addiction all at once. That is, rather than gradually easing the process through reduction or by using replacement medication. Its supposed advantage is that by not actively using supplemental methods, the person avoids thinking about the habit and its temptation, and avoids further feeding the chemical addiction. The supposed disadvantages related to the abuse of drugs such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, and heroin are unbearable withdrawal symptoms from the total absence, which may cause tremendous stress on the heart and blood vessels and — in a worst case scenario — possible stroke or heart failure.
Premarital Drug Test ‘Useless’
Premarital drug test ‘useless’
The drug addiction test initiated by the Health Ministry for prospective brides and grooms has proved useless as it fails to gauge addiction levels and thus determine marriage eligibility, a top official has said. Mohammed Al-Saeedi, the Health Ministry’s director-general for Combating Chronic and Hereditary Diseases, said the test, made mandatory following reports of widespread drug use among … Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
The grave issue of drug addiction among Indian youth
Drug addiction is a problem that has been increasing immensely among Indian youth.Today,in Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, we discuss this very serious issue and seek…
Health Care Savings: Reducing Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescriptions
Health care savings: Reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions
Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions are a major public health concern, costing millions of dollars in unnecessary health care costs annually and contributing to the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Still, despite widely accepted … Read more on Medical Xpress
New Wellness Clinic opening in Avon Lake
During Monday night's City Council meeting, Mayor Greg Zilka announced Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, also known as LCADA, will officially open its new wellness center Jan. 16 at 525 Avon Belden Road. “Drug and alcohol abuse is an … Read more on The Morning Journal
Saudi Drug Addiction Test “failure”, Says Health Official – ArabianBusiness.com
Saudi drug addiction test “failure”, says health official – ArabianBusiness.com
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Saudi drug addiction test "failure", says health official
ArabianBusiness.com Saudis account for over 54 percent of drug users in the kingdom and drug addiction among women has increased by 20 percent during the past few years, according to figures cited in the report. It said 55 percent of drug addicts were aged between 19 and 30. Addicted to love: Saudi premarital drug test fail Saudi marriage drug tests 'a failure' |
Sensitise Drug Peddlers With Ill-Effects on Users: Court
Sensitise drug peddlers with ill-effects on users: Court
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Noting that drug addiction has spread like an epidemic, a court here has asked government and other authorities to ponder over the manner for sensitising drug traffickers with the ill-effect and pain of an addict. Noting that there is no provision under Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the court has asked jail officials to take convicts of such … Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Drug-Dependent Newborns Could Help Fight Drug Addiction – NBC4i.com
Drug-Dependent Newborns Could Help Fight Drug Addiction – NBC4i.com
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Drug-Dependent Newborns Could Help Fight Drug Addiction
NBC4i.com In 2012 about 10 percent of Nationwide Children's Hospital's NIC-U babies had some type of drug withdrawal. "The kids who get the sickest are the ones who folks don't recognize that the mom was taking stuff and that the baby is potentially addicted so … |