Addiction Recovery

New Hope for Cocaine Recovery

Summary Scientists identify a key brain circuit involved in cocaine addiction, potentially paving the way for new treatments. This discovery offers a promising avenue for reducing cravings and relapse, focusing on GLP-1-producing neurons in the […]

Opioid Addiction Recovery

Buprenorphine’s Rising Tide

Summary Emergency clinician prescriptions of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder are increasing, leading to more patients engaging in long-term recovery. Studies show increased prescription rates and continuous buprenorphine use among patients. This highlights the important […]

Family Support During Addiction recovery

Back to Work After Rehab?

Summary Returning to work after rehab can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can successfully transition back into the workplace. This article provides practical tips for navigating this process, from understanding your legal […]

Family Support During Addiction recovery

10 Reasons to Join a Support Group

Summary Support groups offer invaluable aid in addiction recovery by fostering community, shared experiences, and coping strategies. They provide a safe space for emotional expression, accountability, and motivation, reducing isolation and stigma while promoting long-term […]

Addiction Recovery

Addicted Brains: Reward’s Hijack

Summary This article explores how drugs of abuse exploit the brain’s reward system, focusing on the mesolimbic dopamine pathway. It details how this “hijacking” disrupts natural reward processing, leading to addiction. The article also discusses […]

Research Reports

Homeostasis: A Delicate Balance Under Pressure

Abstract Homeostasis, the maintenance of a stable internal environment, is a fundamental principle of physiology. This report delves into the complexities of homeostasis, exploring its underlying mechanisms, regulatory systems, and the challenges it faces in […]

Opioid Addiction Recovery

A Generation Lost

Summary This article explores the devastating impact of the opioid crisis on children in the US, revealing that over 320,000 children lost a parent to drug overdose between 2011 and 2021. It examines the disproportionate […]