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As it becomes more and more discussed in popular culture these days regarding the legalization of marijuana, conflicting reports are circulating through media outlets that marijuana is safer or more...

Thrombocytopenia is a medical condition where the number of platelets in the blood decreases alarmingly. Platelets are vital to our well being and even survival. They function by helping form...

There's no shortage of scientific studies into the effect marijuana has on the immune system, but studies into the possibility of being immune to cannabis are nearly completely non-existent. There's...

Overview Valium, which is the first brand name for the benzodiazepine drug diazepam, is prescribed to patients for its sedating and calming effect. The medication is used to manage conditions...

Overview Smokeless tobacco, which is also referred to as spitting tobacco is available in two forms, namely, tobacco that is chewed and snuff. These types of tobacco are either held in...

There are a lot of anecdotal reports of weed causing headaches but there is no clear answer as to why that happens. A lot of theories are floating around and...

Overview Cocaine is an addictive drug that can cause numerous mental health related signs and symptoms. These can include issues such as the mentioned paranoia, but also delusions, hallucinations, suicidal...

Overview On average, humans have around two to four million sweat glands covering the body. We sweat as a form of temperature regulation to help cool our bodies down when it gets...

Marijuana is one of the most widely spread drugs worldwide. Users rarely consume marijuana by eating or drinking; instead, they smoke it and frequently combine cannabis with tobacco. Users usually interpret the...

Dandruff is attached with a negative stigma in society and it is often thought that people suffering from this condition have low levels of hygiene. True, infrequent showers may predispose...