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  • The Difference between Alcohol Withdrawal and Hangover

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    Alcohol hangover is such a common issue there is a movie trilogy named after it. Very few people, however, will see or experience the full extent of withdrawal. Characterized by fatigue, headaches, light sensitivity, nausea and bad sleep, hangovers are felt by 25.5% of college students each week (Swift and Davidson, 1998; Meilman, et al., 1990). It is…

  • Botulinum Toxin: A Toxin Of All Trades 

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    Before its cosmetic applications were discovered, Botulinum toxin (BoNT) known as Botox, was one of the most lethal biological weapons. Utilized throughout World War II, the number of casualties caused by its inhalation made it an effective military tool for attack (Tatu, 2021). Once infected with Botulism, the body experiences progressive weakness until full-body paralysis occurs.…