BACKGROUND Prevalence studies of Internet addiction in the general population are rare. In addition, a lack of approved criteria hampers estimation of its occurrence. AIMS This study conducted a latent class analysis (LCA) in a large general population sample to estimate prevalence. METHODS A telephone survey was conducted based on a random digit dialling procedure including landline teleph...

introduction: the use of cell phones is widespread and there are public concerns regarding its possible deleterious effects on human health especially on the pregnancy outcomes. in this study, structural changes of the placenta after applying the cell phone radiation were examined in the mice model.   materials and methods: for this work, 40 pregnant balb/c mice were randomly allocated to one c...

We refute the controversial statement that addiction is not a brain disorder. Extensive peer-reviewed studies support underlying neurobiological and neurogenetic basis of addiction’s “disease model.” In 70s 80s, few clinical scientists suggested it possible to use behavioral training teach controlled drinking. However, this model failed drastically increased labeling stigmatization. Additionall...

Since 2007, the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) has been investigating online behavior of Chinese youth. Until 1 December 2022, CNNIC released “Research Report on Usage Minors in 2021” which shows that penetration rate among minors is 96.8%, this means can no longer live without access to internet. With advancement technology and development internet age, smartphones are also ...

objectives the aim of this study was to evaluate the biological effects of opium on the number of peripheral blood cells and red blood cells (rbcs) indices in diabetic rats. materials and methods peripheral blood samples were collected from diabetic, opium-addicted, diabetic opium-addicted and normal male and female rats and hematological parameters were measured. results the mean number of whi...