Prescription for Change — How to End America’s Opioid Addiction Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at-a-glance More Americans now use prescription opioids than smoke cigarettes. Opiates such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl and morphine also kill more Americans than car crashes each year In 2015, 27 million Americans used illegal drugs like heroin and/or misusedContinue reading “How to End America’s Opioid Addiction”
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Substance Addiction Changes Mother’s Response to Infant
Substance Addiction Changes Mother’s Response to Infant Summary: Substance addiction modifies they way a mother’s brain responds to her own child, a new study reports. Researchers found key reward regions of the brain appear to shut down in response to their own infant’s smiles in mothers with addictions. Source: Baylor College of Medicine. Maternal addictionContinue reading “Substance Addiction Changes Mother’s Response to Infant”
Addiction, cortisol level and signs of addiction
Cortisol Levels Could Play Role in Relapse After Alcohol Abstinence By Elements Behavioral Health Why is it that some individuals can drink alcohol on a regular basis and never develop an addiction, while others may become addicted rather quickly? Researchers for years have pointed to differences in our genetics and hormone levels as contributing factorsContinue reading “Addiction, cortisol level and signs of addiction”
When to worry about worrying
When to worry about worrying Image: iStock There is no shortage of things to worry about — from personal concerns about job security or health, to fears related to larger issues such as political conflicts or natural disasters. Temporary anxiety can be a healthy response to uncertainty and danger, but constant worry and nervousness mayContinue reading “When to worry about worrying”
Opioid prescriptions dropped for the first time since the modern addiction crisis began,
Opioid prescriptions dropped for the first time since the modern addiction crisis began, federal government says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said prescriptions for highly addictive painkillers such as oxycodone dropped 13.1 percent between 2012 and 2015, offering a glimmer of progress in efforts to quell the worst drug epidemic in U.S. history.Continue reading “Opioid prescriptions dropped for the first time since the modern addiction crisis began,”
Lying and addictive behavior
Mental defense mechanisms are a normal part of how the human mind operates. This is especially true when addicts are forced to acknowledge unpleasant facts, feelings or actions. Why Do Addicts Lie? Addicts are masters at concealing the truth about their actions. This is no fault of their own, but is merely one of manyContinue reading “Lying and addictive behavior”
Gambling Addiction Triggers Same Brain Area as Alcohol and Drug Cravings
Summary: Findings suggest brain networks associated with impulse control could be weakened in people with gambling addiction. Source: Imperial College London. Gambling addiction activates the same brain pathways as drug and alcohol cravings, suggests new research The study, by international scientists including researchers from Imperial College London, suggests targeting these brain pathways may lead toContinue reading “Gambling Addiction Triggers Same Brain Area as Alcohol and Drug Cravings”
Natural mechanism that controls cocaine use
A natural mechanism that controls cocaine use was discovered by Scripps Research scientists. The findings could help explain why some people are more vulnerable to cocaine addiction than others. Cocaine drug treatment research is also a potential beneficiary of this study. Scripps Research scientists uncover previously unknown natural mechanism that controls cocaine use The findingsContinue reading “Natural mechanism that controls cocaine use”
Addiction-related behaviors, brain imaging, and genetic data as assessment tools for addictive disorders
Scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, propose using an assessment tool to diagnose addictive disorders that considers addiction-related behaviors, brain imaging, and genetic data. According to a new review article, the Addictions Neuroclinical Assessment (ANA) would facilitate future understanding of the origin ofContinue reading “Addiction-related behaviors, brain imaging, and genetic data as assessment tools for addictive disorders”
Risk factors for addiction
By Maya Tyler For both medical professionals and patients alike, it can be difficult to understand why particular people are more vulnerable to addiction than others. Often referred to as “the disease that knows no boundaries,” addiction doesn’t seem to discriminate based on color, ethnicity, height, weight, or social status. Moreover, attempting to identify theContinue reading “Risk factors for addiction”
Cravings for opioids, narcotics, higher in women than men – higher in alcohol cravings
The majority of men and women tested positive for oxycodone (68% and 65%, respectively) and morphine (89% each). More women than men tested positive for amphetamines (4% vs. 1%, p<0.01), methamphetamine (11% vs. 4%, p<0.01) and phencyclidine (8% vs. 4%, p=0.02). More men than women tested positive for methadone (11% vs. 6%, p=0.05) and marijuanaContinue reading “Cravings for opioids, narcotics, higher in women than men – higher in alcohol cravings”
What motivates children to eat healthy
By Ana Swanson In a study published in the journal Health Economics in January, researchers carried out a field experiment to try to motivate 8,000 children in different schools to eat healthier. They found that giving the students a small incentive for eating healthy — in this case, a 25 cent token the kids could spendContinue reading “What motivates children to eat healthy”
Drug addicting pain pills, cocaine, heroin and antidepressants
Drug abuse is thought to induce long-term cellular and behavioral adaptations as a result of alterations in gene expression. Understanding the molecular consequences of addiction may contribute to the development of better treatment strategies. This study utilized high-throughput microarrays to identify gene expression changes in the post-mortem nucleus accumbens of chronic heroin abusers. These data wereContinue reading “Drug addicting pain pills, cocaine, heroin and antidepressants”
Narcotic pain meds shrinks the brain, CDC updates their guide
CDC Guide when prescribing meds Insurance companies reimburse narcotic pain meds but not alternative safe wellness solutions such as herbs, supplements, yoga and others. One third of pharma drugs are paid for by the US government. Narcotic pain meds shrink the brain causing other neuro-degenerative disease such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Most US doctors whenContinue reading “Narcotic pain meds shrinks the brain, CDC updates their guide”