Addiction means continued use in spite of negative consequences. In this sense Benadryl addiction is not known to be a common problem. Since it can cause weird reactions at high doses I guess that is possible. People who abuse downers are usually trying to be somewhat emotionally “numb” – so […]
Addiction
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These scans looking down on the brain are measuring dopamine activity in the nucleus accumbens and reflect levels of interest, drive and motivation. A recent research finding is that people who are born with below average receptors (D2) in this area are more likely to develop behavioral and/or substance addictions. […]
One of the major themes of this year’s APA was the neurobiological basis of addictions. First it was schizophrenia, then manic and depressive disorders, then the anxiety disorders, then attention deficit disorders – These all became much better understood not just as abnormal behavior or feelings but as complex medical […]
Smoking is the prototype addiction, i.e. compulsive behavior, in spite of negative consequences. Only the most extreme denial can rationalize smoking as something that is not harmful and allright to continue. There is no question that smoking significantly increases two of the most common causes of premature death both cardiovascular disease and […]
The power of addiction is almost constantly in the news – Ted Haggard, Mark Foley, To Catch a Predator, catholic priests … What do you think is the main problem? Pre-Extraction Disorder – they have their heads up their **** – clueless as to what their problem is Milk of […]
Last week, RandomHouse.com posted “a note to the reader,” written by James Frey. It will be added to future printings of A Million Little Pieces. When we put the pieces together he’s given us, what picture do we see? Take One: Give the Guy a Break! Taken as a […]
WELLBUTRIN SR and XL (Bupropion) Wellbutrin SR comes in two strengths: 100mg blue tablets and 150mg purple tablets. Wellbutrin XL comes in 150mg and 300mg tablets. Wellbutrin enhances the brain’s natural stimulants, dopamine and norepinephrine. These help increase mental energy and motivation/interest. Wellbutrin also helps to control addictions, increase sexual […]
Two attractive young school teachers have come to national attention this year because they had sexual relationships with 13 and 14 year old boys in their classes. What is even crazier is that both of these women were married and neither would have any trouble finding sexual partners if they […]
“Keep things as simple as possible not simpler” – Albert Einstein This isn’t rocket science but it is a little complicated. To really understand craving and other issues regarding eating and weight control you have to have a sense of how the brain works. Serotonin is one of the neurotransmitters […]
I felt sad when I read this week that Joan Kennedy, former wife of Senator Edward Kennedy, was found lying on a sidewalk in the rain. She had suffered a concussion, a laceration on her forehead, and a broken shoulder. The story goes on to say that her son has […]