Psychiatrist Exposes How Public Policies Have Devastated Health of Communities

Psychiatrist Exposes How Public Policies Have Devastated Health of Communities
As an author, professor, and activist, she has carefully studied the epidemics of violence and of diseases such as HIV and addiction and traced them to policies that led to the fracturing of communities. Her seventh book on the … At the beginning of … Read more on Psychiatric News

'Exhausted, teary, shakes': What quitting sugar is really like
When Princeton University scientists fed rats sugar as well as their regular food, then stopped it, the rats – like me – showed signs typical of drug addicts. How terrifying that something we eat every day can cause such severe withdrawal symptoms … Read more on Perth Now

Opioid Receptor Discovery Could Lead To Painkillers With Fewer Side Effects …
The discovery of a new binding site in pain-sensing nerve cells could lead to prescription drugs that are as effective as morphine, Vicodin, and Oxycontin, but have lower risk of side effects, tolerance, and addiction. By Ashik … If the research … Read more on Medical Daily