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Addiction Info » Authors » Ruth C. Engs
Ruth C. Engs
The pharmacology of drugs
PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF DRUGS
The psychological setting or frame of mind is important in the effect of many drugs, particularly with psychotropics…
Posted on Tue, 06/26/2007 - 03:00
The pharmacology of drugs
DEFINITION OF A DRUG
A drug is defined as any substance that can alter the homeostasis of the body. Individuals consuming …
Posted on Tue, 06/26/2007 - 03:00
Alcohol - History, Problems, Causes
HISTORY AND CULTURAL USE OF ALCOHOL
Alcohol is a classic depressant of the central nervous system. In small amounts, alcoh…
Posted on Mon, 06/25/2007 - 03:00
Alcohol - History, Problems, Causes
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Posted on Mon, 06/25/2007 - 03:00
Alcohol - History, Problems, Causes
THE ETIOLOGY OR CAUSES OF ALCOHOLISM/PROBLEM DRINKING
Over the years there have been many theories as to the cause of alcoholism and what it is. In…
Posted on Mon, 06/25/2007 - 03:00
Stress and ways to reduce stress and anxiety without drugs
Stress is thought to be an important contributor to many problems. According to Stensrud and Stensrud, early stress researc…
Posted on Mon, 06/25/2007 - 03:00
Stress and ways to reduce stress and anxiety without drugs
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Stress and ways to reduce stress and anxiety without drugs
Yoga
Yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning "union". The practice is at least 3000 years old, and its origins can be traced to India. It is considered to …
Posted on Mon, 06/25/2007 - 03:00
The Addictive Process and Addictive Behaviors
According to W.R. Miller, in The Addictive Behaviors, an individual can become addicted, dependent, or compulsively obsessed with…
Posted on Fri, 06/22/2007 - 03:00
Meeting Basic Needs and Problem Solving
All of us have certain basic needs that must be met in order for us to survive. If these needs are not met, we will die or else will cease to functi…
Posted on Fri, 06/22/2007 - 03:00
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