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Stimulant vs. Depressant: Understanding the Differences and Their Effects on the Body
Stimulants and depressants are drugs that affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). They can have wide-ranging effects on the mind and body. But these two types of drugs have different, almost opposite, effects. While stimulants activate the central nervous system (CNS), depressants suppress CNS activity. That’s why stimulants are sometimes called “uppers”...
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OCD and Alcohol: Understanding the Connection and Finding Help
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurrent uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Alcohol use disorder (AUD) (commonly called alcoholism) is an unhealthy pattern of drinking characterized by a preoccupation with alcohol and difficulty controlling alcohol consumption despite negative effects on health and other aspects of your life. There is...
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Stimulant vs. Depressant: Understanding the Differences and Their Effects on the Body
Stimulants and depressants are drugs that affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). They can have wide-ranging effects on the mind and body. But these two types of drugs have different, almost opposite, effects. While stimulants activate the central nervous system (CNS), depressants suppress CNS activity. That’s why stimulants are sometimes called “uppers”...
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OCD and Alcohol: Understanding the Connection and Finding Help
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurrent uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Alcohol use disorder (AUD) (commonly called alcoholism) is an unhealthy pattern of drinking characterized by a preoccupation with alcohol and difficulty controlling alcohol consumption despite negative effects on health and other aspects of your life. There is...
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