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Addiction: Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain-they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long-lasting, and can lead to the harmful behaviors seen in people who abuse drugs. Addiction is a lot like other diseases, such as heart disease. Both disrupt the normal, healthy functioning of the underlying organ, have serious harmful consequences, and are preventable and treatable, but if left untreated, can last a lifetime.
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OCT 10, 2018
Videos
If the brain's endocannabinoid system is constantly disrupted with cannabis while developing it can affect mood
...
Written By:
Amanda Kahl
OCT 08, 2018
Neuroscience
In the field of neuroscience, there is a lot of research on the effects video games have on the brain. Video game addict
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 07, 2018
Neuroscience
Like many neurotransmitters in the brain (dopamine, serotonin, etc.) the when and the where they are released in the bra
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
OCT 04, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
With all this new research finally coming out about the effects of marijuana on various subjects (effects on mental heal
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
OCT 03, 2018
Videos
Chronic pain can lead to depression, addiction to opioids, anxiety, other side effects, and more. The first video f
...
Written By:
Amanda Kahl
OCT 03, 2018
Health & Medicine
When studying the brain, the larger a study is, the more data can be gathered, and the more accurate conclusions can be.
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 28, 2018
Health & Medicine
Chances are if you see a teenager, their face is practically glued to a screen. The latest industry numbers show that 95
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 27, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
Before you celebrate another state's decision to legalize or otherwise decriminalize marijuana (if you are so inclin
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
SEP 27, 2018
Health & Medicine
Binge drinking is not a good idea. Alcohol is linked to cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and some forms of can
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 26, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
Chronic marijuana use appears to help opioid addicts stay on their anti-opioid treatment regimen. At least that's ac
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
SEP 14, 2018
Health & Medicine
Do you know what GTL means? If you're a fan of the reality series "The Jersey Shore" then you know it stan
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 09, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
One researcher wants to change how we think about disease.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 31, 2018
Health & Medicine
The use of E-cigarettes, or vape pens, has skyrocketed among young people. Despite federal laws that mandate customers b
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 30, 2018
Neuroscience
When Amy Winehouse sang "They tried to make me go to rehab, I said no, no, no" she was referring to substance
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 28, 2018
Health & Medicine
A glass of red wine is good for you. Champagne prevents dementia. Beer makes you smart. These are all claims that have g
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 16, 2018
Health & Medicine
Most people are aware of the "munchies." They happen when someone is extremely hungry, regardless of the last
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 15, 2018
Health & Medicine
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a medical problem that is difficult to treat. While there are medications and therapy t
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 07, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
Synthetic cannabinoid substance make-up is evolving and changing more rapidly than diagnostic testing can detect. One g
...
Written By:
Mauri Brueggeman
AUG 06, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers studying cocaine addiction have managed to significantly reduce relapse rates in a preclinical model.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 05, 2018
Technology
Technology, more specifically, a smart-phone app may now help people quit smoking thanks to researchers at Case Western
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
AUG 02, 2018
Health & Medicine
Video games and their effect on the brain will always be a hotly debated topic. While some studies say they can desensit
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 30, 2018
Immunology
Childhood adversity alters the immune system which contributes to increased risk of addiction as an adult.
Written By:
Caitlin Williams
JUL 26, 2018
Cardiology
The use of e-cigarettes can increase blood pressure and heart rate up to 45 minutes after vaping, which may be linked to
...
Written By:
Caitlin Williams