Heroin addiction is a serious threat to society. Once the person starts using the drug, the brain’s chemical balance is altered, affecting one’s thinking and behavior. Moreover, as the body becomes tolerated with the drug, the body would require increased dosage to be able to feel the “high”. And so, dependency on the drug happens. And with dependency, the person would continuously be longing for the drug and could not live normally without the drug.This is how an individual develops heroin addiction.
Abuse of Alcohol, Pot Linked to Same Genes (MedicineNet.com)
December 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Title: Abuse of Alcohol, Pot Linked to Same Genes Category: Health News Created: 12/21/2009 11:13:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/21/2009 11:13:40 AM
Meth Addiction
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Like any other drugs, once abused, meth addiction could result to detrimental effects towards the user’s body. Upon entering the brain, meth triggers the rapid release of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine which control feelings of pleasure. It is extremely active in mesolimbic reward pathways of the brain which causes intense euphoria.
Use and misuse of alcohol and marijuana can be traced to common set of genes (Science Daily)
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. Roughly eight to 12 percent of marijuana users are considered “dependent” and, just like alcohol, the severity of symptoms increases with heavier use. A new study has found that use and misuse of alcohol and marijuana are influenced by a common set of genes.
Drug Treatment Centers
December 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The drug addiction problem is answered through the institutions that provide help in treating addicts and helping them live normally again without the drugs. Addiction treatment centers are institutions intended to help alcoholics and addicts make well physically, mentally and spiritually, and rediscover themselves in a drug and alcohol-free environment.