Recognizing Alcohol & Drug Addiction : The Psychological Effects of Addiction

Recognizing Alcohol & Drug Addiction : The Psychological Effects of Addiction – An addict talks about the psychological effects of alcohol in this free home health video. Expert: rivrsurvivor Bio: John DePalma, born and raised in, Queens…

In Animal Study, 'Cold Turkey' Withdrawal from Drugs Triggers Mental Decline

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"Interestingly, we found that treating the addicted animals with morphine both increased the protective CCL5 protein while decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokines, suggesting a beneficial effect," Mocchetti explains. The animals that ween't treated …
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Bruce D. Grant: Treatment brings hope for recovery from drugs

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The National Institute of Drug Abuse has labeled addiction a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. Drugs change the brain's structure and how it works with long lasting changes …
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A healthy me is a drug-free me

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As a teacher, I believe in a drug free future for my students. Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon Week. As children bring home the red ribbon message, start the dialogue about the disastrous effects of drug abuse. Children have the right to grow up drug …
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