by Valiant | Dec 11, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, heroin use, Prescription drug abuse
A recent study that was based in New York City showed that older adults who are typically in their 50s are now the single biggest group seeking help for narcotic addiction. New York University medical investigator Dr. Benjamin Han issued a statement in a news release...
by Valiant | Dec 7, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, heroin use, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
In response the FDA recently approved the use of a drug that can reverse an overdose of opioid drugs before permanent damage can be done if the drug is administered quickly enough after the dose of opioid is taken. Alcohol still holds the #1 spot when it comes to...
by Valiant | Dec 4, 2015 | eating disorders, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
Radiological Society of North America researchers have used imaging research on obese kids and discovered that food smells activated parts of the brain which are typically associated with impulsive behaviors. These brain areas are also linked with obsessive compulsive...