Is Drug Addiction a Brain Disease?
Question by Robert: is drug addiction a brain disease?
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Recent studies have increased our knowledge of how drugs affect gene expression and brain circuitry, and how these factors affect human behavior. “Drug addiction is a brain disease,” says Dr. Volkow. “Although initial drug use might… Continue reading
Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health
Breaking the stigma of mental health
Or what if you thought your alcohol habit might be more than just a habit? Would you reach out to … Despite effective treatment options available, many individuals with mental disorders do not receive mental health services for various reasons …
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Pride and Prayer: Gay Priest Challenges Faith, Local Community
Pride and Prayer: Gay priest challenges faith, local community
“We've had people throw rocks through our windows before,” Kelley said. “Some people are just insane.” Besides his duties as priest at St. John's, Nicholson meets with non-members for counseling sessions on topics ranging from substance abuse to suicide.
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Drug Addiction & Social Security Disability Trials: Atty. Alan Polonsky on the American Law Journal
Drug Addiction & Social Security Disability Trials: Atty. Alan Polonsky on The American Law Journal — Attorney Alan Polonsky of Polonsky & Polonsky comments on Social Security Disability claims regarding drugs and mental illness.
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Three weeks ago, her family started a website to spread the word about Elizabeth's… Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Release Report on Heroin Abuse
EDITORIAL: Release report on heroin abuse
Among many of those fortunate enough not to have their households ravaged by drugs, substance abuse is not always taken seriously. It's still common to hear that addicts are dumb. Lazy. Reckless. This, despite evidence linking addiction to a genetic …
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Details Emerge About Arrest of Legendary Drug Lord
Details emerge about arrest of legendary drug lord
CULIACAN, Mexico — After fruitlessly pursuing one of the world's top drug lords for years, authorities finally drew close to Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman using a cellphone found at a house where drugs were stored. The phone belonging to a Guzman aide… Continue reading