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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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Cannabis Sciences
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Written By:
Helaine Krysik
SEP 04, 2022
Neuroscience
You've probably heard of fentanyl, an extremely powerful, synthetic opioid that is used as a sedative, and sometimes
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 01, 2022
Cannabis Sciences
How many cannabis infused beverages can a person consume without going too far? Here's what to look out for.
Written By:
Helaine Krysik
AUG 30, 2022
Neuroscience
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...
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AUG 18, 2022
Cannabis Sciences
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Written By:
Helaine Krysik
JUL 31, 2022
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...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
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...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
JUL 14, 2022
Cancer
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...
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Katie Kokolus
JUL 01, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
Researchers have developed a biocompatible, implantable device that relieves pain and harmlessly dissolves when no longe
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 24, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 20, 2022
Neuroscience
There is no good model for investigating the human brain. A lot of what we know about which parts of the brain perform w
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 17, 2022
Cannabis Sciences
A study published in the scientific journal Addiction found that people will be more likely to use cannabis as their sta
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
JUN 07, 2022
Neuroscience
A study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice found that dance has physical and mental health
...
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JUN 02, 2022
Cardiology
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...
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Savannah Logan
MAY 25, 2022
Cannabis Sciences
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...
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Kerry Charron
MAY 17, 2022
Health & Medicine
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...
Written By:
Alexandria Bass
MAY 13, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
MAY 11, 2022
Cannabis Sciences
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...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
MAY 09, 2022
Technology
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...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
APR 22, 2022
Health & Medicine
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...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
APR 21, 2022
Health & Medicine
Don't look to alcohol to reduce your anxiety. Look to disulfiram, a drug that helps alcoholics stay way from alcohol
...
Written By:
Alexandria Bass
APR 14, 2022
Cannabis Sciences
A recent study found that it is safe and effective to use cannabidiol (CBD),∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and CBD/THC m
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
APR 12, 2022
Neuroscience
When we think of sugar, we often affiliate it with junk food like cereal, candy, or soda, and in turn often associate it
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
MAR 28, 2022
Plants & Animals
Morphine is a synthetic narcotic designed to treat severe pain. As an opioid, tt is created from opium, or the seeds fro
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum