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Why Do People Get Addicted To Drugs and Alcohol?
Addiction is a painful disease, and also a confusing one. Family and friends of an addict wonder why their…
Diet and Depression? The Brain-Gut Connection to Mental Health
It turns out the old adage “you are what you eat” is not just about our bodies but our…
10 Countries That Ended Their War on Drugs
America’s war on drugs has reached a tipping point. Fifty-one percent of all federal prisoners between 2011 and 2013…
4 Ways To Treat Depression Without Drugs
Less than a hundred years ago, treatment for depression might have simply been a doctor suggesting that the patient…
The “Crystal” Menace: Methamphetamine and Addiction
Everyone of a certain age has heard about Methamphetamines. This incredibly addictive central nervous stimulant has even been the…
A Brief Guide to Drug Scheduling in the United States
From Dr. McMunn’s Elixir of Opium, sold in the 1830s, to the state of Colorado legalizing recreational marijuana, the…
51 Random Acts of Kindness and Why They Matter
Neurologists have long known that when we feel physical pain, a part of our brain lights up. A study…
The Dangers of Abusing Ketamine – Falling Into the K-Hole
If your first thought is about a bowl of cereal after hearing the phrase “Special K,” you’re likely not…
The Use and Abuse of Benzodiazepines, aka Benzos
The psychoactive class of drugs known as Benzodiazepines was discovered by a Polish-American chemist in 1955. As an anti-anxiety…
Calming The Mind: Famous People With Anxiety Disorders
Having the right amount of anxiety is an important part of being a healthy adult. Anxiety sometimes warns us…