Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and Emotional Freedom techniques
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and Energy Focus Therapy … came up during the course of recent addiction conferences which Dr Inaba attended. Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is characterized by recurrent nausea, and severe vomiting as well as abdominal pain. Energy Focus Therapy is finding some adherents in counselors and practitioners addressing chronic severe pain. We explore these and other issues.
Testing Analysis, Dopamine and Conference Notes
Recent conferences … highlight the way urine test is being analyzed … and new evidence for genetic evaluation, and the possibility that being addiction-prone may be related to a lack of the neurotransmitter dopamine in a person’s brain.
Social Media, Substance Abuse & Suicide
A recent conference in Hawaii examined the connections between social media, substance abuse and suicide, with a focus on the adolescents. Dr Inaba was one of the featured speakers, and gives us some of the highlights and trends from the conference.
Asian American Recovery Services honors Darryl
Dr Inaba was honored recently at the Asian American Recovery Services 25th anniversary celebration, for helping to create culturally appropriate treatment for Asians and Pacific Islanders.
Brain imaging update
Changes in technology happen daily. We look at the current and evolving state of brain imaging and scanning technologies, and how these methods helps us understand addictions.