In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers presented the molecular structure of dopamine transporter (DAT) complexed with cocaine. Cocaine is highly addictive, and its misuse can exacerbate psychiatric disorders. Although it exerts effects by binding to monoamine transporters, its inhibition of DAT underlies its addictive and rewarding properties. Currently, there are no …
G Kumar’s vaping addiction peaked in college at the University of Colorado, when flavored, disposable vapes were taking off. “I’d go through, let’s say, 1,200 puffs in a week,” Kumar said. Vaping became a crutch for them. Like losing a cellphone, losing a vape pen would set off a mad scramble. “It needs to be …
A full comprehension of the intricate correlation between trauma and addiction is crucial for efficacious therapy. Addiction is often misinterpreted as a series of bad choices, rather than a complex interplay between trauma and coping mechanisms. “What causes addiction?”, is one of the most deeply explored and researched questions. Why would someone persistently engage in …
By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter and Stephen Matthews Health Editor For Mailonline 17:52 04 Mar 2024, updated 21:41 04 Mar 2024 Mounting fears over opioids and benzodiazepines have seen doctors increasingly dole out a supposedly ‘safer’ painkiller to Brits battling anxiety, epilepsy and nerve pain. Yet evidence now suggests pregabalin, widely thought to be less …
Summary: A comprehensive study found a significant association between emergency department visits for cannabis use and the development of new anxiety disorders. Analyzing health data from over 12 million Ontarians, the research revealed that individuals who sought emergency care for cannabis use exhibited a nearly fourfold increase in the risk of being diagnosed with an …
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 20, 2024 19:48 IST In a world increasingly dominated by technology, Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of Mahindra Group, has highlighted a concerning trend with a touch of humour. He shared a video that captures a candid moment where a young child, presented with a piece of food, comically confuses it for a …
In her 2020 memoir, Open Book, Simpson was candid about her struggles with alcohol and pills, recalling her infamous “glitter cup” that she kept filled with booze. In the book, she writes about making the decision to get sober. She’d had drinks at a Halloween party, and didn’t feel up to helping her kids get …