Not to be confused with other types of electrography or with echocardiography. Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) is the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on the skin.
Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain; they change its structure and how it works.
How long do drugs stay in your system? Bobby Wiggins, Drug Prevention Specialist, gives important information answering the question of how long do drugs stay in your system. Mr. Wiggins was addicted to drugs for 16 years and he put an end to his addiction by completing Narconon drug rehab program. He has gone on to educate others and help prevent drug abuse for over three decades. Watch the other drug education videos of this 10-part series: What is a drug? What are the Effects of Drugs on the Mind? Why Do People Take Drugs ...