Doctors Take to Drink and Drugs

Published October 23, 2013

Doctors take to drink and drugs

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Long-term use of benzodiazepines can have adverse psychological and physical effects such as cognitive impairment and behavioural problems. One practitioner is being counselled for cocaine addiction. Other drugs abused include Ritalin, Propofol and … Read more on Times LIVE

Up in Smoke

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… psychological dependence. Cigarettes are very effective delivery devices for such a highly addictive drug, allowing nicotine to be absorbed both through inhalation (for a rapid effect) and through oral and nasal tissues (for a slower, more … Read more on RDH

5 ways science can help you avoid a gluttonous Thanksgiving

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In fact, scientists have found that overeating sets off a wide range of physiological effects. These include everything from triggering the same actions in the brain as illicit drugs, to elevating cholesterol levels months after a period of gorging, to … Read more on The Globe and Mail