BLOG: David Bass From the Rookie Symposium
... Chris Herren came to speak; he was on ESPN for his story about his being an addict for cocaine and heroin and stuff like that. He came and talked to us for an hour and I want to say… Continue reading
At AP, Seven Stories in Two Days on Texas's 500th Death-Penalty Execution …
... Seven Stories in Two Days on Texas's 500th Death-Penalty Execution … It was among three slayings linked to McCarthy, a former nursing home therapist who became addicted to crack cocaine. … In her final statement, McCarthy did not mention… Continue reading
Cocaine Addiction May Be Cured With Ritalin
Cocaine Addiction May Be Cured With Ritalin About 800,000 Americans older than 12 are dependent on cocaine, according to a government report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The drug is derived originally from the coca plant… Continue reading
Is Caffeine Withdrawal Really a Mental Illness?
... caffeine withdrawal really a mental illness? They've been listed before with other disorders involving substance abuse like cocaine addiction or alcoholism. The previous DSM manual had included “caffeine intoxication”; this describes the jitteriness, … But our bodies and brains… Continue reading
Warning Over Gamers' Headset
... has warned of the unknown side effects of using the headset and its long-term impact on brain function. The company website says: "Overclock your brain using transcranial Direct Current Stimulation … Read more on Southland Times Can Taking Legal… Continue reading
Ritalin May Help Cure Cocaine Addiction, Scientists Say
... may help cure cocaine addiction, scientists say Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine, N.Y., have found that methylphenidate, used to treat ADHD, may quell withdrawal symptoms by releasing dopamine like cocaine does, better enabling addicts to control… Continue reading