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Cannabis
Cannabis is believed to have
originated in the
mountainous regions just
north of the Himalayas in
India. It is also known as
hemp, although this term
usually refers to cannabis
cultivated for non-drug use.
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Psychedelic drug
Psychedelic drugs are
psychoactive drugs whose
primary action is to alter
the thought processes of the
brain. Many psychedelic
drugs are thought to disable
filters which block or
suppress signals related to
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Panic attack
A panic attack is a period
of intense, often
temporarily disabling sense
of extreme fear or
psychological distress,
typically of abrupt onset.
Though it is often a purely
terrifying feeling to the
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Narcotic
A narcotic is an addictive
drug that reduces pain,
induces sleep and may alter
mood or behaviour. In US
legal context, narcotic
refers to opium, opium
derivatives, and their
semi-synthetic or fully
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Psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacology is the study of drug-induced changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. These drugs may originate from natural sources such as plants and animals, or from artificial sources such as ... > more -
Psychoactive drug
A psychoactive drug or psychotropic substance is a chemical substance that acts primarily upon the central nervous system where it alters brain function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, ... > more -
Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome (also called Tourette's syndrome, Tourette's disorder, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, GTS or TS) is an inherited neurological disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the ... > more -
Drug addiction
Drug addiction, or substance dependence is the compulsive use of psychoactive drugs, to the point where the user has no effective choice but to continue use. Drug addiction has two components: ... > more -
Sex education
Sex education is a broad term used to describe education about human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, and other aspects of human sexual behavior. Although some form of sex ... > more -
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Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a poorly understood and often misdiagnosed neurological disorder. RLS (which is also sometimes referred to as Jimmy Legs, spare legs or "the kicks") may be described ... > more -
Meditation
Meditation is the practice of focusing attention, often formalized into a specific routine. Meditation is usually recognized as a component of Eastern religions, originating in Vedic Hinduism, but it ... > more
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