Kudzu and Alcohol: Is It Effective or Dangerous?
In moderate drinkers, it was shown to not disturb sleep wake/cycles, as can occur during withdrawal or with other medications that treat dependence (20). In another small study, a single dose of kudzu extract reduced alcohol consumption (25). All of the above mentioned mechanisms, with the exception of a disulfiram-like one, require repeated administration and time to […]
NCAA removes cannabis from list of banned drugs during championships
For example, all else being equal, adolescent alcohol use would theoretically be lower in a community that had numerous alcohol-free social activities available that were reinforcing to young people than a community that did not have such alternative activities. Behavioral economic theory also posits that alcohol and drug use will be lower when individuals are […]
Meth Addiction: Causes, Risks, and Treatment
It is highly addictive because it causes the body to produce massive amounts of dopamine, about three times the amount cocaine induces. This leads to people taking more and more, rapidly leading to the development of tolerance and dependence. EtOH drinking by intermittent exposure over a 28 day period produced inflammation marked by elevated serum […]