by admin | May 31, 2021 | Addictions
Drug use is associated with a typically human cultural behavior for pleasurable purposes or to achieve altered states of consciousness or behavior. Humans are not the only living beings that consume drugs and in which dependence can develop, as it has also been shown...
by admin | May 17, 2021 | Addictions
Dynorphins have been considered to play increasing roles in numerous pathways in the brain for the past four decades. They are compounds belonging to the opioid peptide family, which have a high binding affinity to kappa receptors, which is key for the...
by admin | May 3, 2021 | Addictions
Addiction is complex. It has many causes and elements. It is a mixture of behavioral psychology and brain chemistry. This is part of the reason that addiction, and addicts, are so stigmatized by society. When people do not fully understand addiction, they are either...
by admin | Apr 19, 2021 | Addictions
We talk about compulsive sexual behaviour when a person has, in an excessive way, recurrent sexual fantasies and anxiety about behaviors related to sex. This results in a state of impulsivity that is difficult for the patient to stop. It has its diagnostic criteria...
by admin | Apr 7, 2021 | Addictions
One of the best ways to manage any addiction issues if you are going through them yourself or support a loved one as they work their way through the recovery process is to learn about what addiction is, the different approaches to managing it, and read the stories of...
by admin | Mar 16, 2021 | Addictions
Morphine is a painkiller obtained from the opium plant (Papaver somniferum), popularly known as the opium poppy. This is one of the most well-known and used drugs in antiquity, which has now been replaced by its famous derivatives, morphine and especially heroin. The...
