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The widespread use of cell phones has turned into an obsession for many people. The ubiquitous presence of these mobile devices leads many to lampoon the bizarre love affair people have with smart phones.

Benzodiazepines are a class of medications, commonly called tranquilizers, which chiefly depress or slow down the central nervous system, causing sleep, partial loss of consciousness or reduced nervousness. They are widely used to treat anxiety, stress, panic disorders, insomnia and seizures. They also have other medical uses, such as treating depression, reducing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, easing nausea or as a muscle relaxant. In general, when prescribed for short-term use, benzodiazepines are considered to be safe and effective medications, but they do carry potential side effects and a high risk of addiction.

In a letter accompanying Facebook’s initial public offering, founder Mark Zuckerberg clarified the underlying goal of the social network was to bring people together, "to make the world more open and connected.” Based on the extraordinary popularity of the service, it appears they are well on their way to exceeding that goal.

Memory can be a tricky thing. Sometimes it seems so easy to remember minute trivia, and other times, it's difficult to remember where you put your keys. Most people have at one time or another tried to remember a name, a phone number or an important piece of information and been unable to. There are all sorts of tips and tricks for improving your memory, but did you know that your diet can have an impact on your memory?

Dreams are a universal part of the human experience. At some point in your life, you have dreamed, but the way people remember their dreams differs from person to person. Some people are able to remember their dreams after waking up, but many people have a difficult time remembering dreams. Understanding how dreams are connected to memories may help explain why it can be hard to remember your dreams.

Memories are a constant companion in life. Both good and bad, memories stay with you and inform your choices from day to day. Because memories are such an important part of life and a critical component of mental health, it's important to understand how your brain makes them and how you can keep your memory healthy.

Prescription opioids, which include well-known drugs such as Vicodin, Percocet and OxyContin, can provide safe and effective pain relief when taken as prescribed.

Mixing substances is a common activity among people who suffer from addiction. When tolerance for a drug increases, it becomes harder and harder to achieve the desired effects; adding another substance to the mix becomes a way to get the high you crave. With this knowledge in mind, it's no surprise that nearly half of addiction-treatment clients have been found to suffer from addiction to more than one substance. Experimenting with drug cocktails can cause serious health effects, and sometimes mixing substances can even be deadly. In this post, we'll take a closer look at certain drug combinations and discuss the risks of mixing substances.

Ketamine is a hospital-grade anesthetic used by doctors and veterinarians that has gained popularity since the 1980s as a "club drug" for its psychedelic, euphoric effects, particularly in the club and rave scene.

The first step in overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol is to break any chemical dependency. To accomplish this, individuals dealing with addiction must go through a detoxification process.

When a person seeks treatment for substance abuse or an addiction, how the therapist structures their treatment will have a significant impact on their recovery.

Heroin addiction is a widespread problem in the United States; according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 669,000 American adults have used heroin in the past year. Most of these cases of drug abuse don't make headlines, but a number of famous people have spoken publicly about their struggle with heroin addiction. In this post, we'll talk about some famous names who suffered from a heroin problem and see what happened to each of these celebrities.