New research on psychedelics
Serious research is again being conducted on psychedelics with an eye toward treatment strategies for posttraumatic stress disorder,chronic pain, drug dependence, anxiety and depression associated with end-of-life issues.
Alcohol studies focus on gene networks, also relapse interventions
Gene networks, not single genes, likely play a significant role in whether a person develops alcohol use disorder, as does a person’s level of response to alcohol, their initial tolerance. Also the roles of the amino acid glutamate and the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA and insights on craving and relapse.
Overdose prevention, education and Naloxone
A Seattle teenager death has led her parents to start a website to help young people understand the power of opiods, and what to look for when someone is overdosing. Also use of the drug Naloxone in reviving those in overdose situations.
Food & addictions
Why do we see ever-increasing problems with food excesses, to the point of addiction and serious health issues? How do the functions of the brain impact these obsessions? Should food addiction be included in the new DSM.
Neurogenesis and addiction
Neurogenesis – the process of making new nerve cells in the brain – is leading to a new theory on the role of the hippocampus – and implications for avoiding addiction and reducing relapses. Dr Inaba shares his perspective and insights.
Children of Alcoholics Week and sweets, depression & alcoholism
Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week and a new study looking at the craving sweets, depression and the tendency toward alcoholism in children.