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Deprivation and trauma in childhood may increase the risk of opioid addiction
Summary: People living with opioid addiction often report a greater degree of childhood trauma. However, it is still unclear if adverse childhood experience is really
The neuroactive steroid may cause prolonged remission of depression
Summary: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is now the leading mental health issue. Its prevalence is only expected to grow. Although there are numerous medications to
Commonly used antidepressant changes the brain’s fat composition
Summary: Depression in children and young adults is on the rise. Depression-related suicides are among the leading causes of death among this age group. As
Digital addiction is drowning people in dopamine
Summary: Depression is one of the most prevalent mental disorders. It has a high prevalence in affluent societies. Researchers have been struggling to explain its
Serotonin may help prevent cocaine addiction
Summary: Cocaine is a potent stimulant and a substance of abuse. However, contrary to common belief, it causes severe addiction only in 20% of the
Some psychological interventions do more harm than good.
Summary: Many psychological interventions might not either work or even cause harm. Unlike medications, these therapies are not well regulated. Psychological interventions do not go
Just like the opioid manufacturer’s getting money from addiction treatment medications, the manufacturers of cigarettes are capitalizing on asthma and COPD
Summary: Philip Morris acquired several healthcare companies in the last few years, including asthma inhaler producer Vectura for $1.52 billion. Though, its primary business comes
All drugs of abuse target the brain’s reward system by flooding the circuit with dopamine
Opioids affect the brain to increase pleasant feelings and reduce pain. They get their name from opium, a drug made from the poppy plant. Opioid
Addiction occurs in phases, and must be treated in phases:
In the early phase of addiction, using drugs and alcohol can simply be fun; or it can be a form of self-medication that quells persistent