Among the many substances that are commonly abused, few are more insidious and harmful than cocaine. And few have been destroying lives for as many years as the innocuous looking white powder. The origins of cocaine use can be traced back 5,000 years to the Inca...
Scientists have known for years that having a parent who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is a factor that makes children more at-risk for becoming addicted themselves. According to the National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions conducted by the...
Depression impacts the lives of several Americans each year. The LA Times explains that roughly one in thirteen Americans have moderate to severe depression, but only about 35 percent with severe depression and 20 percent with moderate depression seek professional...
Regardless of the type of sport, performance enhancing drugs are nearly everywhere – from small town gyms to major league locker rooms. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) reports that its use is documented in obvious competitive sports like...
Addiction is primarily fueled by abnormal neurotransmission, biomolecular mechanisms enabling nerve cells (neurons) to send impulses or signal to other nerve cells. The more accelerated neurotransmission rates, the more powerful the feeling of arousal and euphoria...