thumb sucking

a common habit among infants and young children, formerly classified as a habit disturbance when persisting beyond 3 or 4 years. It is often explained as a basic sucking impulse from which the child derives pleasure as well as comfort and relaxation.

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May 8th 2024

Rohypnol

n. a trade name for flunitrazepam.