Stress & Addiction: Research Identifies How Stress Triggers Drug Relapse

Stress & Addiction: Research Identifies How Stress Triggers Drug Relapse
Stress activates kappa opioid receptors (KORs) in the VTA, and the researchers found that by blocking the KORs, they could prevent the rats from relapsing to cocaine use while under stress. Published this week in the journal Neuron, the study shows … Read more on Huffington Post

Saco recovery center opens doors of hope
The increased use of prescription drugs has led to a social problem of “epidemic” proportions, according to Martin, who said that people start by trying various pills, and soon want to move on to stronger drugs, such as heroin and cocaine. “A lot of … Read more on Biddeford – Saco – OOB Courier

Girls season two review: surprises and disappointments
In Hannah's case, it meant that instead of relying on her friends as support came flings with a married doctor and then a teenager, a cocaine binge, a struggle for compelling things to write about for her ebook – and the return of her adolescent OCD … Read more on The Guardian