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  2. Glossary of alcohol (drug) terms - Wikipedia

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    Al-Anon Family Groups, founded in 1951, is an international mutual aid organization for people who have been impacted by another person's alcoholism. Alcohol Alcohol (from the Arabic word al-kuḥl, الكحل), sometimes referred to by the chemical name ethanol, is one of the most widely used and abused psychoactive drugs in the world.

  3. List of English words of Hindi or Urdu origin - Wikipedia

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    from Hindi and Urdu: An acknowledged leader in a field, from the Mughal rulers of India like Akbar and Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal. Maharaja from Hindi and Sanskrit: A great king. Mantra from Hindi and Sanskrit: a word or phrase used in meditation. Masala from Urdu, to refer to flavoured spices of Indian origin.

  4. Quitline - Wikipedia

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    A 2008 meta-analysis by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, found that quitline counseling increased the estimated long-run (>6 months) abstinence rate to 12.7% compared to 8.5% of smokers attempting to quit on their own; when combined with medication, the estimated long ...

  5. It's hard to stop at 1 drink. Here's why — and how to cut ...

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    Alcohol triggers the release of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that makes you feel good — and makes it harder to stop. It's hard to stop at 1 drink. Here's why — and how to cut back on alcohol.

  6. Smoking cessation - Wikipedia

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    For example, "Higher intensity" interventions (>10 minutes) produced a quit rate of 22.1% as opposed to 10.9% for "no contact" over 300 minutes of contact time made a quit rate of 25.5% as opposed to 11.0% for "no minutes" and more than 8 sessions produced a quit rate of 24.7% as opposed to 12.4% for 0–1 sessions.

  7. What is sugar alcohol and is it bad for you? Here's the ...

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    What is sugar alcohol? According to Beaumont Health, sugar alcohol is a reduced-calorie sweetener. It is a carbohydrate with a chemical makeup similar to sugar — meaning it can activate ...

  8. Alcohol and health - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is defined as a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. [124] Excessive alcohol use can lead to health-related illness and continuous alcohol engagement can ultimately lead to death.

  9. Laid Off, Fired, Quit, Resigned -- What's the Difference? - AOL

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    When asked why you left your last job, you only have one of two options to choose from: You left willingly or they forced you to go. Your preferred answer, however, is probably more nuanced than ...