areas of the brain

'Hungry Heart' Film: Help or Harm?

...  the nation in the prescription drug abuse epidemic. The state also has high rates of alcohol-related issues and suicide, and a fragile and fragmented mental health system. Dr. Holmes acknowledges his exceptionally limited education … Read more on Stowe… Continue reading

Why Do a Lot of Schizophrenics Like to Smoke Cigarettes and Drink Coffee?

...  a common drug for schizophrenia. Nicotine may improve lack of motivation and indifference in this population, as well. However, it remains unclear if nicotine minimizes hallucinations and delusions, and some studies have reported that people with schizophrenia who quit… Continue reading

Should I Quit Playing Video games(Expanded)?

...  harsh words for the White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy: "ONDCP has developed a five-year Strategy to reduce illicit drug use and its consequences, but our analysis shows … Read more on Huffington Post (blog) New online… Continue reading

Around Canada

...  $ 200,000 raised in the hopes of buying an alleged video appearing to show Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine will instead be going to several Canadian organizations. U.S.-based gossip website Gawker had promised to donate … Read… Continue reading

Avoid Quick-Fix Diets for Long-Term Loss

...  on grapefruit juice or any other crash diet. Harmful effects include dehydration, electrolyte and fluid disorders, kidney and liver failure … Read more on San Francisco Chronicle Love sickness is real, and the high it provides looks a lot… Continue reading