Drug Abuse Related Diseases & Conditions
Medical conditions are often related to other diseases and conditions. Our doctors have compiled a list of ailments related to the topic of Drug Abuse. These conditions may be a cause or symptom of Drug Abuse or be a condition for which you may be at increased risk.
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Nosebleed
Nosebleed is common in dry climates during winter months, and in hot dry climates with low humidity. Individual taking blood...learn more »
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Nosebleed Article
- What causes nosebleeds?
- How do you stop the common nosebleed?
- How do you prevent the nose from bleeding again?
- What precautions can you take to prevent nose bleeding?
- When should you call your doctor or
go to an emergency room?
- What should I do if the doctor has placed nasal packs?
- Nosebleed At A Glance
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Stroke
A stroke results from impaired oxygen delivery to brain cells via the bloodstream. A stroke is also referred to as a CVA, or...learn more »
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Stroke Article
- Stroke facts
- What is a stroke?
- What causes a stroke?
- What are the risk factors for stroke?
- What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
- What is the impact of strokes?
- What are stroke symptoms?
- What should be done if you
suspect you or someone else is having a stroke?
- How is a stroke diagnosed?
- What is the treatment of a stroke?
- What complications can occur after a stroke?
- What can be done to prevent a stroke?
- What is in the future for stroke treatment?
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension and fear characterized by physical symptoms. Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses...learn more »
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Anxiety Article
- Generalized anxiety disorder facts
- What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
- What are the different types of anxiety?
- How common is generalized anxiety disorder?
- What are causes and risk factors for anxiety?
- What are anxiety symptoms and signs?
- How is generalized anxiety disorder diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for anxiety?
- What are the side effects of anxiety medications?
- What are complications of generalized anxiety disorder?
- Can anxiety be prevented?
- What is the prognosis of generalized anxiety disorder?
- Are there support groups for those with generalized anxiety disorder?
- Where can people find additional information on generalized anxiety disorder?
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Hepatitis C (HCV, Hep C) Article
- Hepatitis C infection (HCV, hep C) facts
- What is hepatitis C infection?
- What is the nature (biology) of the hepatitis C virus?
- How does liver damage occur in hepatitis C infection?
- How is hepatitis C virus spread,
is it contagious, and how can transmission be prevented?
- What are the
symptoms of hepatitis C infection?
- What conditions outside the liver are associated with hepatitis C
infection?
- What is the usual progression of chronic hepatitis C infection?
- Who is at
high risk and should be tested for hepatitis C infection?
- What are the diagnostic tests for hepatitis C virus and how are they used to diagnose hepatitis C infection?
- What is the role of a liver biopsy in the management of chronic hepatitis C
infection?
- What is the treatment
for hepatitis C infection?
- Who should receive antiviral therapy for hepatitis C
infection?
- What are the different patterns of response to antiviral treatment?
- What are the goals of therapy for hepatitis C
infection?
- What are the therapy options for previously untreated patients with chronic hepatitis C
infection?
- How are relapses and nonresponders treated?
- Should individuals with acute hepatitis C infection be treated?
- What are the side effects of treatment for hepatitis C
infection?
- What about liver transplantation for hepatitis C
infection?
- What is the current research and what is in the future for hepatitis C
infection?
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Stress
Stress occurs when forces from the outside world impinge on the individual. Stress is a normal part of life. However,...learn more »
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Stress Article
- What is stress?
- A brief history of stress
- What are the signs and symptoms of poorly managed stress?
- Who is most vulnerable to stress?
- Teen stress
- What is the healthy response to stress?
- How does the response to stress work?
- What is the role of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis (grouping) in stress?
- What is the role of the locus coeruleus in stress?
- How do the connections in the brain work in stress?
- What do we know about using (activating) and overusing our internal systems that respond to stress?
- What are the effects of stress on medical and psychological conditions?
- Conclusions about the effects of stress
- How can we manage stress?
- What's in the future for stress?
- Stress At A Glance
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Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Article
- What is erectile dysfunction?
- How common is erectile dysfunction?
- What is normal penis anatomy?
- How does erection occur?
- How is erection sustained?
- What are some of the risk factors for erectile dysfunction?
- What are the causes of erectile dysfunction?
- How is erectile dysfunction diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for erectile dysfunction?
- What medications are used to treat erectile dysfunction?
- Oral phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors
- Sildenafil (Viagra)
- Vardenafil (Levitra)
- Tadalafil (Cialis)
- Intracavernosal injections
- Intraurethral suppositories
- How effective is testosterone in treating erectile dysfunction?
- Can low testosterone level be replaced?
- Vacuum devices
- Surgery for erectile dysfunction
- What will the future bring for erectile dysfunction?
- Erectile Dysfunction At A Glance
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Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a disease that includes alcohol craving and continued drinking despite repeated alcohol-related problems, such as...learn more »
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Alcoholism Article
- Alcoholism and alcohol abuse facts
- What is alcohol abuse?
- What is alcoholism?
- What differentiates alcohol abuse from alcoholism?
- What are risk factors for alcoholism?
- What causes alcoholism? Is alcoholism hereditary?
- What are alcohol abuse and alcoholism symptoms and signs in teenagers, women, men, and the elderly?
- How is alcoholism diagnosed?
- What are the stages of alcoholism?
- What is the treatment for alcoholism?
- What medications treat alcoholism?
- How can you tell if someone has a drinking problem?
- Can an alcoholic just cut back or stop drinking?
- Is there a safe level of drinking?
- Is it safe to drink alcohol while pregnant?
- How can someone find more information or get help or support to treat alcohol abuse and alcoholism?
- What are the long-term physical and psychological effects of alcohol abuse and alcoholism?
- What is codependency and what is the treatment for codependency?
- Can alcoholism be prevented?
- What is the prognosis of alcoholism?
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus Article
- HIV facts
- What is the history of HIV, and when was HIV discovered?
- What tests are used in the diagnosis of HIV?
- How is HIV transmitted (spread)?
- What happens after an exposure to the blood or genital secretions of an HIV-infected person?
- What are HIV symptoms and signs in men, women, and children?
- What laboratory tests are used to monitor HIV-infected people?
- What are the key principles in managing HIV infection?
- Should patients with the flu- or mono-like illness of primary HIV infection be treated?
- What about treatment for HIV during pregnancy?
- What can be done for people who have severe immunosuppression?
- What is the future for HIV-infected individuals with regards to treatment simplification and cure research?
- What is in the future for preventing HIV transmission?
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Article
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm facts
- What is an aneurysm?
- What is an aortic aneurysm?
- What is the thoracic and abdominal aorta?
- Where do aortic aneurysms tend to develop?
- What shape are most aortic aneurysms?
- What is inside an aortic aneurysm?
- Who is most likely to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
- What are risk factors of aortic aneurysms?
- What is the most common cause of aortic aneurysms?
- What are other causes of aortic aneurysms?
- What are the symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
- How is an abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnosed clinically?
- What tests help in the diagnosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
- What is the natural history of abdominal aortic aneurysm?
- What are the complications with an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
- How are abdominal aortic aneurysms repaired?
- What is done if an abdominal aortic aneurysm threatens to rupture?
- What is the medical management (nonsurgical management) of abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis is a rapid deterioration and destruction of skeletal muscle. Some of the causes of rhabdomyolysis include severe...learn more »
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Rhabdomyolysis Article
- What is rhabdomyolysis?
- What causes rhabdomyolysis?
- What are the symptoms of rhabdomyolysis?
- What should I do if I think I have rhabdomyolysis?
- How is rhabdomyolysis diagnosed?
- What are the complications of rhabdomyolysis?
- How is rhabdomyolysis treated?
- What is the prognosis for rhabdomyolysis?
- Rhabdomyolysis At A Glance
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Aneurysm (Brain)
Brain aneurysm (cerebral aneurysm) is caused by microscopic damage to artery walls, infections of the artery walls, tumors,...learn more »
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Aneurysm (Brain) Article
- Brain aneurysm facts
- What is a brain aneurysm and what causes a brain aneurysm?
- What are the signs and symptoms of brain aneurysm?
- How is brain aneurysm diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for brain aneurysm?
- What is the outcome of brain aneurysm?
- What are future directions for the treatment of brain aneurysm?
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Depression
Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one...learn more »
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Depression Article
- Depression facts
- What is a depressive disorder?
- What are myths about depression?
- What are the types of depression, and what are depression symptoms and signs?
- Depression symptoms and signs in men
- Depression symptoms and signs in women
- Depression symptoms and signs in teenagers
- Depression symptoms and signs in children
- What are the causes and risk factors of depression?
- Postpartum depression
- How is depression diagnosed?
- What treatments are available for depression?
- What is the general approach to treating depression?
- What about sexual dysfunction related to antidepressants?
- What about discontinuing antidepressants?
- What are complications of depression?
- What is the prognosis for depression?
- How can depression be prevented?
- What about self-help and home remedies?
- How can someone help a person who is depressed?
- Where can one seek help for depression?
- What is in the future for depression?
- Where can people find more information about depression?
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Hepatitis B (HBV, Hep B) Article
- What is hepatitis?
- How is the hepatitis B virus spread (transmitted)?
- What are the symptoms of acute hepatitis B infection?
- What are the symptoms of chronic hepatitis B infection?
- How is hepatitis B diagnosed?
- What is the role of a liver biopsy in chronic hepatitis B?
- What is the natural course of chronic hepatitis B?
- What medications are used to treat hepatitis B?
- What are the effects of alcohol on hepatitis B?
- What are the effects of immunosuppressive medications on hepatitis B?
- What is delta hepatitis?
- What about co-infection with hepatitis B virus and
hepatitis C virus?
- What happens in co-infection with hepatitis B virus and
human immunodeficiency virus?
- What is the role of liver transplantation in hepatitis B?
- What can be done to prevent hepatitis B?
- What is new in the treatment of hepatitis B?
- Hepatitis B At A Glance
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Article
- What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
- What are the effects of PTSD?
- What causes PTSD?
- What are PTSD risk factors and protective factors?
- What are PTSD symptoms and signs?
- How is PTSD assessed?
- What is the treatment for PTSD?
- How can people cope with PTSD?
- Where can people get help for PTSD?
- PTSD At A Glance
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Brain Hemorrhage
A brain hemorrhage is a type of stroke caused when an artery bursts in the brain, causing localized bleeding in the surrounding...learn more »
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Brain Hemorrhage Article
- What is a brain hemorrhage?
- What causes a brain hemorrhage?
- What are the symptoms of a brain hemorrhage?
- How is a brain hemorrhage diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for a brain hemorrhage?
- What is the prognosis after a brain hemorrhage? Is recovery possible?
- Special situations
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (or manic depression) is a mental illness characterized by depression, mania, and severe mood swings. Treatment...learn more »
In This Article
Bipolar Disorder Article
- Bipolar disorder facts
- What is bipolar disorder?
- What is the history of bipolar disorder?
- What are the types of bipolar disorder?
- What are bipolar disorder causes and risk factors?
- What are bipolar disorder symptoms and signs in adults, teenagers, and children?
- How is bipolar disorder diagnosed?
- What illnesses often coexist with bipolar disorder?
- What are bipolar disorder medications and other treatments? Are there any home remedies or alternative treatments for bipolar disorder?
- How is bipolar disorder treated during pregnancy and the postpartum period?
- What are complications and prognosis/effects over time of bipolar disorder?
- Can bipolar disorder be prevented?
- Where can people find more information about bipolar disorder?
- Where can people find support to help them cope with bipolar disorder?
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a disabling brain disorder that may cause hallucinations and delusions and affect a person's ability to...learn more »
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Schizophrenia Article
- Schizophrenia facts
- What is schizophrenia?
- What are the different types of schizophrenia?
- How common is schizophrenia in children?
- What is the history of schizophrenia?
- What are causes of schizophrenia? Is it hereditary?
- What are schizophrenia symptoms and signs?
- How is schizophrenia diagnosed?
- What are treatments for schizophrenia and the side effects of those
treatments?
- What is the prognosis for schizophrenia?
- What research is being done on schizophrenia?
- Where can people get more information about schizophrenia?
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Suicide
Suicide is the process of intentionally ending one's own life. Approximately 1 million people worldwide commit suicide each year,...learn more »
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Suicide Article
- What is suicide?
- What are the effects of suicide?
- What are some possible causes of suicide?
- What are the risk factors and protective factors for suicide?
- What are the signs and symptoms for suicide?
- How are suicidal thoughts and behaviors assessed?
- What is the treatment for suicidal thoughts and behaviors?
- How can people cope with suicidal thoughts?
- How can people cope with the suicide of a loved one?
- Where can people get help?
- Suicide At A Glance
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Psychotic Disorders
Psychotic disorders are a group of serious illnesses that affect the mind. Different types of psychotic disorders include...learn more »
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Psychotic Disorders Article
- Psychotic disorder facts
- What are the different types of psychotic disorders?
- How common are psychotic disorders?
- What are causes and risk factors for psychotic disorders in children, teenagers, and adults?
- What are psychotic disorder
symptoms and signs?
- How are psychotic disorders diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for psychotic disorders?
- What are potential complications of medications used to treat psychotic disorders?
- Is it possible to treat psychotic disorders without medication?
- What are complications of psychotic disorders?
- What is the prognosis for people with a psychotic disorder?
- Can psychotic disorders be prevented?
- Where can people find additional information about psychotic disorders?
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Borderline Personality Disorder Article
- Borderline personality disorder facts
- What is borderline personality disorder (BPD)?
- What other disorders often occur with BPD?
- What causes borderline personality disorder?
- What are the risk factors for borderline personality disorder?
- What are borderline personality disorder symptoms and
signs?
- How is borderline personality disorder diagnosed?
- What is the
treatment for borderline personality disorder?
- What are borderline personality disorder complications?
- What is the prognosis of people with borderline personality disorder?
- How can borderline personality disorder be prevented?
- Where can I get more information on borderline personality disorder?
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Learning Disabilities Article
- What are learning disabilities?
- How common are learning disabilities?
- What are the signs of a learning disability?
- What about school and learning disabilities?
- Tips for parents of children with learning disabilities
- Tips for teachers of children with learning disabilities
- Is there any treatment for learning disabilities?
- What is the prognosis for learning disabilities?
- What research is being done for learning disabilities?
- For more information
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Fatigue
Fatigue can be described in various ways. Sometimes fatigue is described as feeling a lack of energy and motivation (both mental...learn more »
In This Article
Fatigue Article
- Fatigue Facts
- Fatigue introduction
- What causes fatigue?
- What are the signs and symptoms of fatigue?
- How is the cause of fatigue diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for fatigue?
- Can fatigue be prevented?
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a condition in which the bronchial tubes of the lung become damaged. Inflammation from infection or other...learn more »
In This Article
Bronchiectasis Article
- What is bronchiectasis?
- What causes bronchiectasis?
- What are the symptoms of bronchiectasis?
- When should you seek medical care for bronchiectasis?
- How is bronchiectasis diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for bronchiectasis?
- What are the complications of bronchiectasis?
- What is the prognosis for bronchiectasis?
- Bronchiectasis At A Glance
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Botulism
Botulism is an illness caused by a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are three types of botulism:...learn more »
In This Article
Botulism Article
- Botulism facts
- What is botulism?
- What causes botulism?
- How many kinds of botulism are there?
- How serious is botulism?
- How does botulism neurotoxin affect the body?
- What kind of organism is Clostridium botulinum?
- How common is botulism?
- What are botulism symptoms and signs?
- How soon do symptoms appear?
- How is botulism diagnosed?
- How is botulism treated?
- What are complications from botulism?
- What is the prognosis (outcome) of people with botulism?
- Can botulism be prevented?
- Is botulism neurotoxin really considered to be a potential biological weapon?
- Why are botulism neurotoxins used as cosmetic treatments or treatments for some medical conditions?
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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over a long period of time. In contrast to...learn more »
In This Article
Chronic Pain Article
- Introduction to chronic pain
- The A to Z of pain
- How is pain diagnosed?
- How is pain treated?
- Pain management
- What is the role of age and gender in pain?
- A pain primer: what do we know about pain?
- What is the future of pain research?
- Appendix
- Spine basics: the vertebrae, discs and spinal cord
- The nervous system
- Phantom pain: how does the brain feel?
- Chili peppers, capsaicin and pain
- Marijuana for pain treatment
- Nerve blocks for pain treatment
- Where can I get more information about pain?
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Date Rape Drugs
Date rape drugs such as GHB, rohypnol, and ketamine are sometimes used to assist in a sexual assault. Symptoms and signs of...learn more »
In This Article
Date Rape Drugs Article
- What are date rape drugs?
- What do the drugs look like?
- What effects do these drugs have on the body?
- Are these drugs legal in the United States?
- Is alcohol a date rape drug? What about other drugs?
- How can I protect myself from being a victim?
- Are there ways to tell if I might have been drugged and raped?
- What should I do if I think I've been drugged and raped?
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Antisocial Personality Disorder Article
- Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) facts
- What are antisocial personality disorder
symptoms and signs?
- What is the difference between antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy?
- What are causes and risk factors of antisocial personality disorder?
- How is antisocial personality disorder diagnosed?
- What are the
treatments for antisocial personality disorder?
- What happens if antisocial personality disorder is not treated? What is the prognosis of antisocial personality disorder?
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection is a small tear in the large blood vessel that leads from the heart and supplies blood to the body. There are...learn more »
In This Article
Aortic Dissection Article
- Aortic dissection facts
- Introduction to aortic dissection
- What are the causes of aortic dissection?
- What are the signs and symptoms of aortic dissection?
- How is aortic dissection diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for aortic dissection?
- What is the prognosis for aortic dissection?
- Can aortic dissection be prevented?
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Microcephaly
Microcephaly is a genetic condition where the circumference of the head is smaller than normal due to underdeveloped brain....learn more »
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Microcephaly Article
- Microcephaly facts*
- What is microcephaly?
- What causes microcephaly?
- What are the signs and symptoms of microcephaly?
- Is there any treatment for microcephaly?
- What is the prognosis for microcephaly?
- What research is being done on microcephaly?
- For more information
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Septic Arthritis
Septic arthritis, or infectious arthritis, is infection of one or more joints by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Symptoms and signs...learn more »
In This Article
Septic Arthritis Article
- What is septic arthritis?
- What microbes cause septic arthritis?
- Who is at risk of developing septic arthritis?
- What are symptoms and signs of septic arthritis?
- How is septic arthritis diagnosed?
- How is septic arthritis treated?
- What are complications of septic arthritis?
- Septic Arthritis At A Glance
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Teen Drug Abuse
Drugs commonly abused by teens include tobacco products, marijuana, cold medications, inhalants, depressants, stimulants,...learn more »
In This Article
Teen Drug Abuse Article
- Teen drug abuse facts
- What drugs are abused by teenagers?
- What are some adolescent drug use statistics?
- What are the dangerous effects of drug use in teens?
- How can parents prevent drug use?
- What are the symptoms and warning signs of drug abuse?
- What is drug abuse?
- What are the causes and risk factors of teen drug use?
- What are the symptoms of drug abuse in teens?
- What is the treatment of drug intoxication?
- What are treatments for drug addiction?
- Where can a person get help for teen drug abuse?
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Child Abuse
Child abuse falls into four categories: neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. There are certain risk...learn more »
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Child Abuse Article
- What is the scope of the child abuse problem?
- What age child is abused?
- Are girls more often abused than boys?
- Is the pattern of abuse different for girls and boys?
- What is known about the perpetrators of child abuse?
- Is there an association between poverty and child abuse?
- Who abuses children?
- What is child abuse?
- What does the term child neglect include?
- What actions are viewed as physical child abuse?
- What constitutes emotional child abuse?
- What is sexual child abuse?
- What causes child abuse deaths?
- What factors predispose a person to child abuse?
- How is alleged child abuse evaluated?
- How is child abuse treated?
- How can child abuse be prevented?
- What more can be done to prevent child neglect?
- Are people who were abused as children more likely to become
criminals later in life?
- Child Abuse At A Glance
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Alcohol and Teens
Alcohol is the most frequently used drug by American teenagers. Teens that drink are more likely to drive under the influence,...learn more »
In This Article
Alcohol and Teens Article
- How much alcohol do teens use?
- What are the dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens?
- How can parents prevent alcohol use?
- What are the symptoms and signs of alcohol intoxication?
- What is alcoholism?
- What are the causes and risk factors of teen alcoholism?
- What are the symptoms of alcohol abuse in teens?
- What is the treatment for alcohol intoxication?
- What is alcohol poisoning?
- What is the treatment for alcoholism?
- How can a teen get help for an alcohol problem?
- Alcohol and Teens At A Glance
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Hypothermia
Hypothermia is having a body core temperature of less than 35 C or 95 F. Most causes of hypothermia are preventable. Risk factors...learn more »
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Hypothermia Article
- What is hypothermia?
- What causes hypothermia?
- What are the risk factors for hypothermia?
- What are the signs and symptoms of hypothermia?
- How is hypothermia diagnosed?
- How is hypothermia treated?
- When should I call the doctor for hypothermia?
- Can hypothermia be prevented?
- Hypothermia At A Glance
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Steroid Abuse
Anabolic steroids are synthetic substances that are related to testosterone and promote skeletal muscle growth and the...learn more »
In This Article
Steroid Abuse Article
- Anabolic steroid abuse facts
- What are anabolic steroids?
- Why do people abuse anabolic steroids?
- How do people abuse anabolic steroids?
- Are anabolic steroids addictive?
- What are the psychological and physical side effects of anabolic steroid
abuse?
- How are anabolic steroid abuse and addiction diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for anabolic steroid abuse and addiction?
- Can anabolic steroid abuse and addiction be prevented?
- Where can I get more information on anabolic steroid abuse?
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ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) Article
- ARDS facts*
- What is ARDS?
- ARDS overview
- What are other names for ARDS?
- What causes ARDS?
- Who is at risk for ARDS?
- What are the signs and symptoms of ARDS?
- How is ARDS diagnosed?
- How is ARDS treated?
- What is the prognoisis of ARDS?
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Depression in Children Article
- What are symptoms of depression in children?
- How can I tell if my child is suicidal?
- What are suicide warning signs in children?
- What causes depression in children?
- Can depression in children be prevented?
- How is depression diagnosed?
- What are the treatment options for depression in children?
- What is the long-term prognosis?
- Communicating with your teen
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Smoking (How to Quit Smoking) Article
- Smoking and quitting smoking facts
- What problems are caused by smoking?
- What is addictive disease and why is smoking considered addictive?
- What are the signs of cigarette addiction?
- Why should someone quit smoking?
- What are the steps in quitting?
- Getting ready to quit smoking
- On the day you quit smoking
- Staying quit
- What methods can help a person quit smoking?
- Behavioral modification and self-help literature to quit smoking
- Nicotine replacement therapy to quit smoking
- What prescription products are available for smoking cessation?
- How are nicotine-containing products used safely?
- What is in the future for smoking?
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Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by the bite of an infected sand fly. The most common types of leishmania infection are...learn more »
In This Article
Leishmaniasis Article
- Leishmaniasis facts
- What is leishmaniasis?
- What are the different types of leishmaniasis?
- What causes leishmaniasis? How is leishmaniasis transmitted?
- What are risk factors for leishmaniasis?
- What are leishmaniasis symptoms and signs?
- How is leishmaniasis diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for leishmaniasis?
- What is the prognosis of leishmaniasis?
- Can leishmaniasis be prevented?
- Where can people get more information about leishmaniasis?
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Article
- What are the symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder?
- What causes narcissistic personality disorder?
- How is narcissistic personality disorder diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for narcissistic personality disorder?
- What complications are associated with narcissistic personality disorder?
- What is the prognosis for people with narcissistic personality disorder?
- Can narcissistic personality disorder be prevented?
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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence, or intimate partner abuse, is when one person in an intimate relationship uses any means to control the other...learn more »
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Domestic Violence Article
- What is domestic violence?
- What is the history of domestic violence?
- What are the effects of domestic abuse?
- What are the causes or risk factors for intimate partner violence?
- What are the warning signs and symptoms of intimate partner abuse?
- How is domestic violence assessed?
- How is intimate partner violence treated?
- How is intimate partner abuse legally addressed?
- What is the prognosis for domestic violence?
- How can intimate partner abuse be prevented and stopped?
- Where can people get help for domestic violence?
- Domestic Violence At A Glance
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Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Article
- Introduction
- What is bipolar disorder?
- What are common symptoms of bipolar disorder in children and teens?
- What affects a child's risk of getting bipolar
disorder?
- How does bipolar disorder affect children and teens differently than
adults?
- How is bipolar disorder detected in children and teens?
- What illnesses often co-exist with bipolar disorder in children and teens?
- What treatments are available for children and teens with bipolar disorder?
- What can children and teens with bipolar disorder expect from treatment?
- Where can families of children with bipolar disorder get help?
- Where can I go for help?
- What if my child is in crisis?
- For more information on bipolar disorder
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Mental Health
Mental health is an optimal way of thinking, relating to others, and feeling. All of the diagnosable mental disorders fall under...learn more »
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Mental Health Article
- Mental health and mental illness facts
- What is mental health?
- What is mental illness?
- What are common types of mental illness?
- What are the causes and risk factors for mental illness?
- What are symptoms and signs of mental illness?
- How is mental illness diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for a mental health problem?
- Can mental health disorders be prevented?
- What is the prognosis for mental health problems?
- Where can people get support for mental health disorders?
- Where can people get more information about mental illnesses?
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Sexual Problems (Sex) in Women Article
- What causes female sexual problems?
- Who is affected by sexual problems?
- How do sexual problems affect women?
- How is a female sexual problem diagnosed?
- How are female sexual problems treated?
- Can female sexual problems be cured?
- How do hormones affect sexual function?
- What effect does a hysterectomy have on sexual function?
- How does menopause affect a woman's sexual function?
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Cocaine and Crack Abuse Article
- Cocaine and crack abuse facts
- What is cocaine? What is crack?
- How is cocaine abused?
- What are cocaine's effects on the body and the mind?
- What causes and prevents cocaine abuse and addiction?
- What are symptoms and signs of cocaine abuse and addiction?
- How is cocaine addiction diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for cocaine and crack addiction?
- What are symptoms and signs of cocaine withdrawal?
- What are the long-term effects and the prognosis for cocaine and crack
addiction?
- Where can people find more information about cocaine and crack abuse?
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Bath Salts
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Bath Salts Article
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- Are bath salts addictive?
- Are bath salts legal?
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- What are the symptoms and signs of bath salts intoxication?
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- How is bath salts abuse and addiction diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for bath salts abuse and addiction?
- Where can people find more information about bath salts abuse and addiction?
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Smokeless Tobacco
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Smokeless Tobacco Article
- What is smokeless tobacco?
- What are the health risks of smokeless tobacco?
- Cancer risk
- Other health risks
- Is smokeless tobacco safer than cigarette smoking?
- What is being done to reduce the use of smokeless tobacco?
- What treatments are available to help people quit using smokeless tobacco?
- Smokeless Tobacco At A Glance
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Nicotine
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Nicotine Article
- What is tobacco addiction?
- Is nicotine addictive?
- Is nicotine the only harmful part of tobacco?
- How is tobacco used?
- What are the common street names for cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and hookah smoking?
- How many teens smoke or use tobacco products?
- How does tobacco deliver its effects?
- What happens when someone uses tobacco for long periods of time?
- What are other adverse health effects of smoking and tobacco abuse?
- Smoking and pregnancy: What are the risks?
- How is tobacco addiction treated?
- What if a person wants to quit smoking or using tobacco?
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Sleep Paralysis
Sleep paralysis is a condition that causes a person to feel as if he or she is awake but is unable to move. Lack of sleep, sleep...learn more »
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Sleep Paralysis Article
- Sleep paralysis introduction
- Is sleep paralysis a symptom of a serious problem?
- What is sleep paralysis?
- When does sleep paralysis usually occur?
- What happens with hypnagogic sleep paralysis?
- What happens with hypnopompic sleep paralysis?
- Who develops sleep paralysis?
- How is sleep paralysis diagnosed?
- How is sleep paralysis treated?
- What can I do about sleep paralysis?
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Marijuana
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Marijuana Article
- Marijuana facts
- What is marijuana, and how is it abused?
- What is medical marijuana? How is medical marijuana prescribed?
- What are other names for marijuana?
- What is the history and different types of marijuana?
- Is marijuana addictive?
- What are the psychological and social effects of abusing marijuana?
- What are the physical effects of abusing marijuana?
- What are the treatments for marijuana abuse and addiction?
- Can marijuana abuse and addiction be prevented?
- What is the prognosis of marijuana abuse and addiction?
- Where can people find more information about marijuana abuse and addiction?
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Hypersomnia
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- Introduction to hypersomnia
- What causes hypersomnia?
- How is hypersomnia diagnosed?
- How is hypersomnia treated?
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Munchausen Syndrome
Munchausen syndrome is a factitious disorder and attention-seeking syndrome in which an individual pretends to have physical or...learn more »
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Munchausen Syndrome Article
- Munchausen syndrome facts
- What is Munchausen syndrome?
- What causes Munchausen syndrome?
- What are Munchausen syndrome symptoms and signs?
- How is Munchausen syndrome diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for Munchausen syndrome?
- What is the prognosis for Munchausen syndrome?
- Can Munchausen syndrome be prevented?
- Where can people get more information about Munchausen syndrome?
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Brain Damage: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Article
- Brain damage introduction
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- What causes brain damage?
- What are the symptoms of brain damage?
- How are brain damage and brain injuries treated?
- Can I prevent brain injuries?
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Postherpetic Neuralgia Article
- Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) facts
- What is postherpetic neuralgia?
- What causes postherpetic neuralgia?
- What are the risk factors for postherpetic neuralgia?
- What are postherpetic neuralgia symptoms and signs?
- How is postherpetic neuralgia diagnosed?
- How is postherpetic neuralgia treated?
- How long does postherpetic neuralgia last?
- What are the complications of postherpetic neuralgia?
- What is the prognosis for postherpetic neuralgia?
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Factitious Disorders
Factitious disorders are conditions in which people pretend to have physical or mental illnesses when they aren't sick. These...learn more »
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Factitious Disorders Article
- Types of factitious disorders
- What are the symptoms of factitious disorders?
- What causes factitious disorders?
- How common are factitious disorders?
- How are factitious disorders diagnosed?
- How are factitious disorders treated?
- What is the prognosis for people with factitious disorders?
- Can factitious disorders be prevented?
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Khat
Khat (Abyssinian tea, African salad, oat, kat, chat, and catha) is a flowering evergreen shrub native to East Africa and the...learn more »
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Khat Article
- What is Khat and what are the street names for Khat?
- What does Khat look like?
- How is Khat used?
- What are the health side effects of Khat use?
- Who uses Khat?
- How does Khat get to the United States?
- Who much does Khat cost?
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Fungal Arthritis
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Fungal Arthritis Article
- Fungal arthritis facts
- What is fungal arthritis?
- What causes fungal arthritis?
- What are risks for developing fungal arthritis?
- What are fungal arthritis
symptoms and signs?
- How is fungal arthritis diagnosed?
- How is fungal arthritis treated?
- What is the prognosis of fungal arthritis?
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Teens
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Teens Article
- What's involved with teen disease prevention?
- What can teens expect during health checkups?
- What immunizations do teenagers need?
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Club Drugs
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Club Drugs Article
- How are club drugs abused?
- How do club drugs affect the body?
- Are club drugs addictive?
- What other adverse effects do club drugs have on health?
- What treatment options exist for those who abuse or are dependent upon club drugs?
- How widespread is club drug abuse?
- Where can people find more information about club drugs?
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Teens Article
- ADHD in teens introduction
- What causes ADHD in teens?
- How is ADHD in teens diagnosed?
- What are the symptoms of ADHD in teens?
- How does ADHD in teens affect executive function?
- What kinds of difficulties do teens with ADHD face?
- What are non-medical treatment strategies for teen ADHD?
- What stimulant medications are available to treat ADHD in teens?
- What are the potential side effects of stimulant medications?
- What non-stimulant medications are available to treat ADHD in teens?
- What alternative treatments are available for ADHD in teens?
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Health and the Workplace Article
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- What are the causes of job stress?
- Job stress and health
- Job stress, health, and productivity
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- Preventing job stress: Getting started
- Steps toward prevention
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