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How a pathologic gambler thinks: part I
When discussing addiction, there is always one fundamental mistake. People take a position on the object of the behavior—for example, drug use, alcohol consumption, or
Phobias
Certo. Ecco la traduzione in inglese, mantenendo il contenuto e il registro clinico-divulgativo dell’originale. Scrittura The term “phobia” refers to a mode of reacting to
Anorexia nervosa
The term anorexia gives rise to a number of misunderstandings. In today’s psychiatric language, “anorexia nervosa,” or simply anorexia, refers to a disorder characterized by
How a pathologic gambler thinks: part II
Gambling, or pathological gambling, is one of the most well-established behavioral addictions. “Behavioral” means that it does not develop through a chemical substance, yet the
Desomorphine (“Krokodil”)
Desomorphine (4,5-alpha-epoxy-methylmorphine) is a product derived from codeine, an active ingredient found in some analgesic and cough-suppressant preparations. In some countries, including Russia, codeine-based preparations
e-Cigs: general issues in tobacco smokers
The case of electronic cigarettes is giving rise to various proposals and positions. In these opposing views, the concepts of tobacco dependence and treatment are
Nicotine and its therapeutic potential in tobacco dependence
Let us review a series of data concerning nicotine delivery from electronic cigarettes. The findings are conflicting, but not because of errors in the individual
Tramadol abuse
Ecco la traduzione in inglese, mantenendo il contenuto e il registro del testo originale. ScritturaTramadol Tramadol is an opioid substance usually described as a “weak”
Benzodiazepine: factors for abuse liability
Benzodiazepines are widely used in our country, with seven different names among the top 20 medicines purchased directly by customers with a prescription at pharmacies.