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Have Scientists Found The Self-Control Spot In The Brain?

Have Scientists Found The Self-Control Spot In The Brain?
Conducted by researchers at the University of Utah and published last week in the journal PLOS ONE, the study looked at the effect of the lateral habenula — a part of the brain that's activated by bad experiences — on self-control and drinking …
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Heroin use, treatment on rise in Indiana
People turn to heroin once they're addicted because it's less expensive and has similar effects, he said. Wichern said heroin also is getting less expensive because a reduction in wholesale costs by Mexican drug traffickers has made it cheaper all the …
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Hope After All
With the rise in heroin use across the state and country, New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the availability of naloxone, also known by its brand name, Narcan, a drug that instantly reverses the effects of an opiate …
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Heroin use taking a toll on Pennsylvania
In the late 1960s, at the height of the hippie drug experimentation era, there was a resurgence of heroin use among young White people in the East Village and in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district. (AP Photo). 5 things to know about heroin use …
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Prescription Drug Abuse Effects — A team of Washington and Lee University journalism students examine the consequences of abusing prescription drugs.


Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?

Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?
Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not …
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The Addiction (Vampiri a New York), Abel Ferrara – Il primo morso — Regia di Abel Ferrara, con Lili Taylor; Christopher Walken; Annabella Sciorra; Edie Falco; Paul Calderon; Fredro Starr; Kathryn Erbe; Michael Imperioli; Jama…


Why do drug addicts crave sweets?

Question by potential tourist: Why do drug addicts crave sweets?
Specifically people who are addicted to opioids and phentermine seem to crave and appreciate hard candies and gum drops more than non-addicts.

Best answer:

Answer by Samurai
This one is easy. Check out this excellent article.
http://www.drlwilson.com/articles/addiction.htm

How Drug Addiction Works – Episode 2 — Dr. Ashok explains how addiction is a disease, how it affects brain chemistry, and how addicts behave. New medical video every Tuesday and Thursday. Thank yo…


No punitive action vs Kidapawan LGU employee found positive in drug test
The mayor said he cannot allow any of his workers to continue with their drug addiction. “Drug addiction affects relationships with family and friends. It also affects workers' productive stage. This, I can't allow. This is the reason why this drug …
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The pros and cons of prescribing to addicts
The alternatives to doctor-prescribed heroin are evident every day in every major city: a massive and violent illegal drug trade, addicts stealing and prostituting themselves for their fixes, overdoses, poisonings due to cutting agents and soaring …
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A trip with a drug addicted driver in Vietnam
Before boarding a truck to drive to Laos to transport goods back to Vietnam, a Vietnamese driver and his assistant drank nearly an entire case of 24 330ml cans of beer, took drug pills in a motel room, and returned to the restaurant for a second round …
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Books on teen drug abuse?

Question by Frogger: Books on teen drug abuse?
Please recomend me books on teen drug abuse. I have read all of Ellen Hopkins, Smack, Go Ask Alice and some more. I would like any sugestions or this will be a boring summer. Thank you

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Answer by Courtney
Crank

Answer by Famous S&S
So you said you read Ellen Hopkins thats all i know sorry

TEEN DRUG AWARENESS PT 3: DENIAL — Denial is an inherent part of dealing with teen substance abuse. How to help the teenage client who does not want help.


Locally produced film wins Telly Award
HUNTINGTON — A locally produced video chronicling the impact of prescription drug abuse has won national recognition. The video, "E.O.D.: Equal Opportunity Destroyer," won bronze in the education category of the 35th annual Telly Awards, according to …
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RI students arrested on drug charges after teen falls ill from marijuana-laced
Local police and officials with the Chariho Regional School District that serves Richmond, Charlestown and Hopkinton announced the arrests Monday and said they will be offering drug abuse education and counseling to students and parents. Authorities …
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5 things to know about rise in heroin use, how to get help
In this Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 photo, Candy Murray Abbott, left, and Tammie Norris hold a sign made by Norris that shows a pair of angel's wings with the names of youths who have died from drug abuse in… (Associated Press) …
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Ethan's story, Part 1: The slide from drug experimentation to full-blown

Ethan's story, Part 1: The slide from drug experimentation to full-blown
His addiction culminated in the use of heroin, a drug that quickly broke him, sending him into a variety of treatment facilities and programs. At 23 years old and after seven years of battling his drug demons, Ethan is now back to where his journey to …
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LePage ODs on absurdity
In fact, the reverse is true: The training programs that often accompany naloxone distribution tend to reduce users' drug use and increase their desire to seek addiction treatment. After approval on April 3 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
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Hong Kong girls using wider variety of drugs than boys as addicts get younger
This is why during the first weeks of treatment addicts are constantly switching between bed and bathroom – some even resort to wearing adult diapers because they don't always make it to the toilet in time. Lily started taking drugs when she was just 13.
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Drug addiction symptoms Francisco Espinosa and Robert campos


'Desert Sun' Probes Marine Deaths On Highway Near Calif. Base

'Desert Sun' Probes Marine Deaths On Highway Near Calif. Base
And that highway is one of the places some American veterans have died. Since 2007, 64 Marines from 29 Palms were killed in non-hostile … Maybe it manifests are alcohol or drug abuse. It's hard to factor how many of these deaths it's really been a …
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Community Calendar
ALAMOSA — Wal-Mart associates plan a benefit bake sale to help with medical bills of 1-year-old Liam Aldridge on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the store in Alamosa. Sunday, April 6. ALAMOSA — The 17th annual CROP Hunger Walk in Alamosa …
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Lassa: Highs and lows in legislative session (column)
… for state agencies to buy products and services from disabled veteran-owned businesses. This was the session Wisconsin finally created a state-funded venture capital program to help homegrown businesses expand. … One little-known provision that …
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Help for Veterans with Criminal Past — BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WPMI) Starting next week, a new court program designed to help veterans will get its start in Baldwin County. The program’s goal is to reh…