Cannabis Use Disorder: When Habit Becomes Harmful
Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is a recognized psychiatric condition characterized by problematic cannabis use that leads to clinically significant impairment or distress. It involves...
Methanol Poisoning: A Hidden Health Threat
Methanol poisoning is a serious condition that occurs due to intentional or unintentional ingestion and inhalation of methanol. The poisoning typically occurs due to...
Benzodiazepine Overdose: Signs, Risks, and Treatment
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are some of the most prescribed drug classes worldwide. They are used for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, and...
Lathyrism: A Neurological Disorder from Grass Pea
Lathyrism is a neurotoxic disease that occurs due to the consumption of large amounts of legumes, especially Lathyrus sativus (the grass pea). Beta-ODAP (beta-N-oxalyl-L-alpha,beta-diaminopropionic acid)...
Delirium Tremens: A Dangerous Alcohol Withdrawal State
Delirium tremens (DTs), also referred to as alcohol withdrawal delirium (AWD), represents the most severe and potentially life-threatening complication of ethanol withdrawal. It is...
Cohen Syndrome: Rare Genetic Disorder Explained
Cohen syndrome, also known as Norio syndrome in Finnish populations, is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects multiple body systems—hence it is...
