Can administration of NAD, a co-enzyme of Niacin, really help restore balance to your brain after drug dependence? An ex ...
Depression during addiction recovery: Am I depressed or just down?
When does short term sadness turn into long term depression? We review here and invite your questions about depression d ...
Music therapy in addiction recovery
Music can (and should) be a part of your program of recovery. How can you and why should you incorporate music therapy i ...
How does gaming affect the brain?
Gaming can affect the brain in positive and negative ways. For example, gaming may improve visual-spatial capacity, visu ...
Coping with drug and alcohol cravings: A skills list
A check list of vey practical and tangible ways to cope with drug and alcohol cravings from licensed clinical social wor ...
Sex addiction and the brain
How does the brain operate during sex addiction? ...
Is alcoholism a mental illness or symptom of one?
Is alcoholism a symptom of mental illness, depression or underlying imbalances in the brain? Yes, possibly. We explore h ...
Brain circuits and drug use
Drugs behave on brain circuits in common ways. Neuroscientist, Dr. Paul Farrow, reviews brain circuits and drug use. Wha ...
Cognitive neuroscience and discoveries in addiction
Recent discoveries in cognitive neuroscience reinforce the "disease" model of addiction. We review the major tenants and ...
Why do people have different pain tolerances?
Learn more about the four major reasons why people have different pain tolerances here. And how is low pain tolerance re ...