Are State Lotteries Encouraging Gambling Addiction?
A recent series in the Oregonian looks at state sponsored gambling and aggressive marketing, and asks whether the lottery is actually encouraging problem gambling. Bill Cohen guests. PODCAST
Stop Switch, more on ADHD Drug Effects, Zohydro and Buprenorphine
New research has located the “Stop Switch” which when damaged, can lead to craving and addiction issues. Another study is showing use of ADHD drugs by young people can make them more susceptible to cocaine addiction. And a discussion of the new 10x more powerful hydrocodone – Zohydro, and the opiate addiction medication buprenorphine. PODCAST
New Brain Area and Addiction, Charlotte’s Web Medical MJ, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Most be Covered by Insurance
A new area of the brain has been correlated to addiction, especially nicotine, according to a study done at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Scientists say treatments aimed at reducing activity in this area could one day help people overcome tobacco addiction, especially drug cravings. A unique and fairly new strain of medical marijuana called Charlotte’s Web is extracted from Cannabidial, a cannabinoid without the Delta-9 THC which gets people high. It is particularly effective in treating childhood epilepsy. And in a statement from HHS Secetary Kathleen Sebelius, the administration has made it very clear that insurance companies must cover mental health and substance abuse treatment in the same way as they cover other chronic, persistent disorders like hypertension, diabetes, asthma, etc. PODCAST
25i-N-BOMe, Relieving Emotion Pain – Not Getting High, GABA and Craving
A new designer psychedelic hitting the street, and other designer drugs and their impacts. A new study suggests addicts might be seeking relief from emotional pain, rather than euphoric highs … reduced drug craving with drugs that impact the GABA system, the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter. Flavored cigs, and the troubles of Toronto’s mayor. PODCAST
Opiates and Pain, Copenhagen Model, Italian Treatment Community, E-cigs
A look at chronic pain treatment with opioids, and a detailed look into the opiate and pain background in CNS’s new Beyond Opiates video, We talk about Zohydro, a new stronger hydrocodone, Italy’s interesting treatment model that is a large community that farms, grows grapes and makes wine, and has enough dedicated runners to send a group to the NYC Marathon. And “re-normalizing smoking behavior with e-cigarettes. PODCAST.
Adderall Dangers, Binge Drinking, Oreo addiction, Mollys and Krokodils
Adderall has been called America’s favorite amphetamine, especially among college students …. Its abuse is widespread among young adults, with the capacity to markedly change one’s personality. Binge drinking is also rampant among the college- aged, and has its own set of dangers… Oreo cookies activate the same reward centers in the brain as cocaine. More news about mollys, which can actually be any number of drugs, and the heroin substitute known as krokodil … now making landfall in the US, with harrowing effects. PODCAST.