cocaine addiction

Team Points to Brain’s ‘Dark Side’ as Key to Cocaine Addiction

Team Points to Brain’s ‘Dark Side’ as Key to Cocaine Addiction
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have found evidence that an emotion-related brain region called the central amygdala–whose activity promotes feelings of malaise and unhappiness–plays a major role in… Continue reading

Ritalin May Help Cure Cocaine Addiction, Scientists Say

Ritalin may help cure cocaine addiction, scientists say
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine, N.Y., have found that methylphenidate, used to treat ADHD, may quell withdrawal symptoms by releasing dopamine like cocaine does, better enabling addicts to control… Continue reading

Ritalin Shows Promise in Treating Addiction

Ritalin Shows Promise in Treating Addiction
ADHD drug helps improve brain functional connectivity in cocaine addiction.
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Cocaine no longer drug of choice in Butler County
In 2007, cocaine — specifically crack cocaine — arrests in Butler County were more… Continue reading

International Day Against Drug Abuse Observed

International Day against drug abuse observed
By Our Reporter SHILLONG: Along with the rest of the world, Shillong observed the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Wednesday to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs… Continue reading

Mukherjee Calls for Generating Awareness of Deleterious Effects of Drug Abuse

Mukherjee calls for generating awareness of deleterious effects of drug abuse
New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): Emphasizing on the need to make a greater effort to generate awareness of the deleterious effects of drug abuse in a sustained, continuous and… Continue reading

Kris Bernal Made to Back Out of Sexy Indie Film

Kris Bernal made to back out of sexy indie film
Hindi matutuloy ang paggawa ni Kris Bernal ng isang indie film kung saan may mga daring scene sana siyang gagawin. Balitang ang sexy Kapuso talent na si Elen Adarna ang… Continue reading