OPTOGENETICS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Laser brain stimulation reduces alcohol …
Despite the prevalence of alcohol in our society, little is known about the neurochemical alterations that drive abuse. Research has pointed to DA as the primary neurotransmitter involved in positive reward; the ventral tegmental region (VTA) is an …
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Most harmful substance poll: tobacco first, sugar worse than marijuana
When asked in a Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll which of the four substances is most harmful, 49 percent of respondents chose tobacco, with alcohol next at 24 percent. Sugar received 15 percent and marijuana only 8 percent. The poll also indicated 57 …
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Free training program: alcohol and substance abuse counselor
The Outreach Training Institute is offering scholarships and job placement assistance for its Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) training program to those who qualify as low income and meet certain other criteria. Through a …
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