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Mutant Worms That Don’t Get Drunk Provide Promise for Alcohol Treatment

Oh they showed all the signs of alcohol intoxication — the weaving, the poky movement. That was before the worms had brain surgery. By tweaking a molecular channel in the tiny animal’s brain, neurologists have found a way to genetically alter a worm so it doesn’t get drunk after consuming alcohol, a potentially promising finding […]

Can the Antipsychotic Quetiapine Ease the Effects of Cannabis Withdrawal?

Quetiapine (Seroquel) is a medication designed to treat the symptoms of psychosis in people affected by schizophrenia, as well as the symptoms associated with depression and bipolar disorder. Previous studies have also indicated that the medication may have usefulness in the treatment of certain disorders related to substance abuse, including a condition called cannabis withdrawal. […]

A Primer on Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

There are two stages of withdrawal that every addict in recovery will have to go through before they can truly move beyond their dependency on drugs or alcohol. First comes the acute stage, which will begin as soon as an addict stops using and will continue for several weeks after that. During this period of […]

Dangerous Detox: Doing It At Home Could Be Deadly

Detox is a fairly popular topic in today’s society. In fact, with all the advertisements on television, in print, and online for products promising to rid the body of accumulated toxins, you might think that detoxing is a simple and easy process with no ill-effects or risks involved.