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Synthetic Cannabinoids

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Health Impacts: Unpredictable effects, possible severe illness, and overdose. Treatment Options: Supportive care, monitoring for complications, mental health therapy.

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Food Addiction

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Health Impacts: Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases. Treatment Options: Nutritional counseling, support groups, psychotherapy.

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Synthetic Cathinones ('Bath Salts')

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Health Impacts: Increased heart rate, extreme agitation, hallucinations. Treatment Options: Hospitalization in severe cases, supportive care, psychotherapy.

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Video Game Addiction

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Health Impacts: Sedentary lifestyle issues, vision strain, sleep disturbances. Treatment Options: Psychotherapy, social skills training, creating a balanced game-life schedule.

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Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania)

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Health Impacts: Hair loss, scalp damage, social and self-esteem issues. Treatment Options: Behavioral therapy, medications such as SSRIs, habit-reversal training.

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Amphetamines

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Health Impacts: Increased heart rate and blood pressure, sleep disturbances, addiction. Treatment Options: Behavioral therapy, support groups, treatment for co-occurring disorders.

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Benzodiazepines

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Health Impacts: Potential for dependence, withdrawal symptoms, cognitive decline. Treatment Options: Gradual tapering, cognitive-behavioral therapy, medications for withdrawal management.

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Anabolic Steroids

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Health Impacts: Hormonal imbalance, liver damage, increased aggression. Treatment Options: Behavioral therapy, medications to restore hormonal balance, support groups.

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Opioids

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Health Impacts: Overdose risk, respiratory depression, dependence. Treatment Options: Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), naloxone, behavioral therapies.

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Ecstasy (MDMA)

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Health Impacts: Hyperthermia, dehydration, serotonin syndrome. Treatment Options: Psychotherapy, supportive care, medications for specific symptoms.

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Hallucinogens

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Health Impacts: Flashbacks, hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD), emotional distress. Treatment Options: Psychotherapy, medications for co-occurring mental disorders, peer support.

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Prescription Stimulants

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Health Impacts: Increased blood pressure and heart rate, addiction, severe weight loss. Treatment Options: Behavioral therapy, treatment for withdrawal symptoms, educational interventions.

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Cocaine

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Health Impacts: Cardiovascular issues, neurological effects, and nasal damage. Treatment Options: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, contingency management, therapy programs.

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Tobacco

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Health Impacts: Lung cancer, heart disease, stroke. Treatment Options: Nicotine replacement therapy, prescription medications, counseling.

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Internet Addiction

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Health Impacts: Reduced physical activity, eyestrain, negative impact on relationships. Treatment Options: Psychotherapy, digital detox programs, creating a balanced schedule.

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Hoarding

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Health Impacts: Unsanitary living conditions, increased accident risk, stress on relationships. Treatment Options: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, home clean-out interventions, support groups.

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Shopping Addiction

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Health Impacts: Financial strain, emotional distress, hoarding. Treatment Options: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, financial counseling, self-help groups.

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Skin Picking (Dermatillomania)

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Health Impacts: Skin infections, scarring, emotional distress. Treatment Options: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication for co-occurring anxiety or depression, habit-reversal training.

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Smartphone Addiction

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Health Impacts: Neck strain ('text neck'), reduced attention span, impaired social interactions. Treatment Options: Digital detox, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness training.

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Alcohol

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Health Impacts: Liver disease, cardiovascular problems, and neurological damage. Treatment Options: Detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, therapy and support groups.

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Inhalants

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Health Impacts: Damage to nervous system, organ damage, sudden death from heart failure. Treatment Options: Supportive care, psychotherapy, educational interventions.

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Sex Addiction

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Health Impacts: Risk of STDs, emotional and psychological distress, relationship problems. Treatment Options: Psychotherapy, 12-step programs, medication for co-occurring disorders.

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Exercise Addiction

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Health Impacts: Overtraining syndrome, injuries, social withdrawal. Treatment Options: Psychological counseling, physical therapy, creating balanced workout plans.

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Shopping Channel Addiction

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Health Impacts: Financial distress, accumulation of unneeded items, isolation. Treatment Options: Financial counseling, therapy to identify triggers, self-imposed restrictions on shopping behavior.

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Gambling Addiction

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Health Impacts: Stress-related health problems, emotional disturbances, relationship issues. Treatment Options: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, self-help groups, financial counseling.

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Work Addiction

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Health Impacts: Burnout, physical health issues from chronic stress, strained relationships. Treatment Options: Psychotherapy, work-life balance strategies, stress management techniques.

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Cannabis

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Health Impacts: Risk of psychiatric conditions, respiratory issues, cognitive impairments. Treatment Options: Behavioral therapies, motivational incentives, support groups.

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Social Media Addiction

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Health Impacts: Anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances. Treatment Options: Social media detox, therapy, developing a healthier relationship with technology.

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