cocaine dependence

Anticonvulsant May Help Treat Cocaine Addiction

Published November 2, 2013

Anticonvulsant May Help Treat Cocaine Addiction
In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, topiramate was far more effective than placebo in improving abstinence. It also reduced cravings and improved global functioning. "I think topiramate is really promising for cocaine dependence," first author… Continue reading →

How Do You Know if You Are Really Off Cocaine?

Published October 30, 2013

Question by lazy_n_spoiled: How do you know if you are really off cocaine?
I had about a 400/wk “spending habit” . It has been a little over a month and only done it once since I “quit” and was miserable……am… Continue reading →

What Chemical(s) in the Brain Make Us Feel Like We Have a “crush” on Someone?

Published October 28, 2013

Question by Alice Ayres: What chemical(s) in the brain make us feel like we have a “crush” on someone?
Is it the same as the “love” chemical, dopamine or is it different?

Link me to your sources if at all… Continue reading →

UT Health Science Center Prof Receives Grant for Addiction Research

Published October 27, 2013

UT Health Science Center prof receives grant for addiction research
There are currently no pharmacotherapies effective in stopping cocaine addiction, but University of Tennessee Health Science Center assistant professor Wen Lin Sun is working to change that with a new… Continue reading →