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University of Maryland School of Medicine, NIH Study Pinpoints Brain Area's Role in Learning

University of Maryland School of Medicine, NIH study pinpoints brain area's role in learning
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
( University of Maryland Medical Center ) An area of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex is responsible for decisions… Continue reading

New Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Website Launches to Help Fight

New Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Website Launches to Help Fight

Filed under: Treatment for Drug Abuse and Addiction

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, there are more than 13-thousand specialized drug treatment facilities in the United States… Continue reading

What Are the Physcological Effects if You Get Addicted to Heroin?

Question by Jerry Roy: what are the physcological effects if you get addicted to heroin?
please be specific, this is for my research paper

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Answer by Silver King
PHYSICAL
Heroin addiction can have multiple detrimental effects on… Continue reading

Can a Former Drug Addict Do Anything to Reproduce Brain Cells?

Question by sunkissed299: Can a former drug addict do anything to reproduce brain cells?
I work in a homeless shelter and someone just asked. I would say no. Thats why they tell you not to do drugs.lol

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Paxil CR…How Do I Go Off of It?

Question by Kristina: Paxil CR…How do I go off of it?
I have been on Paxil CR for about a year. I recently missed a dose, it was the worst feeling that you could imagine. I felt like a… Continue reading

What Is Crack Made Of?

Question by Allison: What is crack made of?
I need to know for my health project on illegal drugs. I am doing a flier on crack.

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Answer by Native American Lotus Flower
crack is bad for you… Continue reading