Cocaine Abuse

Science of the Times: Corbett's Re-Election Hopes Going to Pot

Science of the Times: Corbett's re-election hopes going to pot
Leads to cocaine and heroin use, you understand, and then beat poetry and probably communism. It's bunk, of course, but anyone expecting an incumbent Republican governor facing an uphill …… Continue reading

Could Tricking Your Brain Into Dying Reveal More About the Afterlife?

Question by John L: Could tricking your brain into dying reveal more about the afterlife?
I am a dentist who frequently administers nitrous oxide analgesia to my patients for routine oral surgical procedures I have become increasingly aware of… Continue reading

Psychiatrists Embrace Deep-Brain Stimulation

Psychiatrists embrace deep-brain stimulation
After 22 years of failed treatments, including rehabilitation, psychotherapy and an array of psychiatric medications, a middle-aged Dutch man decided to take an extraordinary step to fight his heroin addiction. He underwent an experimental brain …… Continue reading

What Are the Effects of Habitual Marijuana Use on the Human Body?

Question by David: What are the effects of habitual marijuana use on the human body?
I have seen the study that was made in 1975 that concluded that it kills brain cells, but has since been seen as outdated.… Continue reading

Insight: Surge in Cocaine Trade Undermines Conde's Bid to Revive Guinea

Insight: Surge in cocaine trade undermines Conde's bid to revive Guinea
Ellis said drug money was having a corrosive effect on attempts by Conde's government to improve governance: "It's worrying because of the effects not just on the politics of… Continue reading

False Memories on Trial – Embed, Manipulate, Delete

False Memories on Trial – Embed, Manipulate, Delete
In the case of Henderson, who was later exonerated by DNA, the defense asking the witness over and over if he was too high on cocaine to identify the shooter could be… Continue reading