by Valiant | Apr 15, 2016 | Alcohol abuse, cocaine use, Drug abuse
The fact that there is a link between substance abuse and suicide attempts is not disputed, but the mechanics are more complicated than this and the link may change depending on age, race, gender, and other factors. The latest study in this area involves examining the...
by Valiant | Apr 11, 2016 | Drug abuse, marijuana use, medical studies
https://vimeo.com/671039903/bf362d246a A recent study has found a link between chronic cannabis use and financial problems in adults who are over the age of 18, and these financial problems were even more severe than those experienced by alcoholics. The study was...
by Valiant | Apr 8, 2016 | Addiction treatment, medical studies, methamphetamine addiction
The effect lasted into adulthood, and disrupted normal amounts of dopamine in the brain. This neurotransmitter has a critical role to play in experiencing pleasure, in attention, and in memory and learning. Joshua Gulley, a University of Illinois psychology professor...
by Valiant | Apr 4, 2016 | Addiction treatment, medical studies, mental illness and disorders, Prescription drug abuse
Opioid treatment is a common medical treatment for cancer, severe pain, and certain other conditions. The use of opioid drugs could lead to other problems and conditions though, even depression according to a recent research study that examined a link between...
by Valiant | Apr 1, 2016 | marijuana use
Studies have shown that middle aged individuals with heavy cannabis use tend to have jobs with a lower pay and less prestige, and that require fewer skills on average. Does this mean that a history of pot use leads to midlife problems though? One advocate for...
