Researchers Examine Parallels Between Food and Drug Addiction

Published February 26, 2013

Researchers examine parallels between food and drug addiction

Filed under: effects of drug addiction

As a result of these findings, the authors ultimately conclude that future food addiction research and treatments may focus on “novel therapeutics” designed to target “the ghrelin-mediated reinforcing effects of palatable foods and drugs of abuse.” …
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FDA warns codeine after tonsillectomy could be deadly for kids

Filed under: effects of drug addiction

FDA spokesperson Morgan Liscinsky explained to CBSNews.com in an email Wednesday that following the August warning, the FDA began conducting a formal review of side effect reports and drug use data to determine if there were additional cases of …
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