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Facts On Alcoholism

Facts On Alcoholism FACTS ON ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOL-RELATED PROBLEMS Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive and potentially fatal disease characterized by tolerance and physical dependency or pathological organ changes, or both.…

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Hypertension

Hypertension HYPERTENSION Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects more than 57 million people, or one out of four Americans. Yet, many do not even realize they have the disease. Often,…

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Chaney DS, et al. Serotonergic function in obsessive compulsive disorder. Arch Gen Psychiatry 1988; 45: 177-185. Flament MF, Rapoport JL, et al. Biochemical changes during clomipramine treatment…

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Shock

Shock SHOCK ============================== You should always treat a severely injured person for shock, whether the symptoms appear or not. Call an ambulance immediately if someone has gone into shock or…

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