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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
How do drugs work in the brain?
Drugs are chemicals. They work in the brain by tapping into the brain’s communication system and interfering with the way nerve cells normally send, receive,
How do drugs work in the brain to produce pleasure?
Having a plan in place during the COVID-19 crisis will ease your mind and, in case you become ill yourself, ensure that your loved one is cared for. Here are some ideas to consider.
How does stimulation of the brain’s pleasure circuit teach us to keep taking drugs?
Having a plan in place during the COVID-19 crisis will ease your mind and, in case you become ill yourself, ensure that your loved one is cared for. Here are some ideas to consider.
Why are drugs more addictive than natural rewards?
Having a plan in place during the COVID-19 crisis will ease your mind and, in case you become ill yourself, ensure that your loved one is cared for. Here are some ideas to consider.
What happens to your brain if you keep taking drugs?
Having a plan in place during the COVID-19 crisis will ease your mind and, in case you become ill yourself, ensure that your loved one is cared for. Here are some ideas to consider.