Drug addiction is a serious socioeconomic problem associated with significant mortality and morbidity. this study highlighted the complex relationship between drug-induced neuroadaptations in the brain and addictive behaviors using examples from both human studies and animal models. these neuroadaptations thought to be responsible for the transition to a persistent state of addiction. addiction is a highly integrated process complicated by differing profiles the drug themselves. this, of course, includes the use of cannabis by youngsters. it has been shown to open the adolescents up to not only addiction but mental illnesses as well (Duncan, 2012).

Lung repair after smoking is a major concern for ex-smokers. The healing powers of fruit have often been played down, but a new European study reveals how ex-smokers can heal their lungs by eating more fruits such as tomatoes, apples. and bananas.

A new study found some startling results on what the odds are that experimenting with a single cigarette can lead to daily addiction.

Is quitting smoking on your list of New Years Resolutions? If so, you may want to also add in two more new habits to tackle, which may in turn help you heal faster and regain good health.

Although it's been long known, the fact that smoking causes problems in our bones doesn't seem to get a lot of attention. Could your sore lower back be caused by smoking?

It's been three years since I smoked my last cigarette and how I quit smoking easily on my own with a single activity - reading.

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Kicking the nicotine habit can be difficult making vaping with e-cigarettes a popular choice for many ex-smokers trying to wean from nicotine addiction. Some studies suggest vaping increases risk of lung infection. Here are 5 things to know about smoking versus e-cigarette vaping and your lung health.