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Deviant Smooth Pursuit in Preschool Children Prenatally Exposed to Methadone or Buprenorphine and Tobacco Affects Integrative Visuo-Motoric Capabilities.

Deviant Smooth Pursuit in Preschool Children Prenatally Exposed to Methadone or Buprenorphine and Tobacco affects Integrative Visuo-Motoric Capabilities.

Addiction. 2013 Jun 4;
Melinder A, Konijnenberg C, Sarfi M

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Although an increasing number of children are born… Continue reading

Where Does the Phrase “Going Cold Turkey” Come From?

Question by Smile!: Where does the phrase “going cold turkey” come from?

Best answer:

Answer by Monty
“”Cold turkey” is an expression describing the actions of a person who gives up a habit or addiction all at once. That is,… Continue reading

Assay Sensitivity and Study Features in Neuropathic Pain Trials: An ACTTION Meta-Analysis.

Assay sensitivity and study features in neuropathic pain trials: An ACTTION meta-analysis.

Neurology. 2013 May 22;
Dworkin RH, Turk DC, Peirce-Sandner S, He H, McDermott MP, Farrar JT, Katz NP, Lin AH, Rappaport BA, Rowbotham MC

OBJECTIVE: Our objective… Continue reading

Neural Effects of Positive and Negative Incentives During Marijuana Withdrawal.

Neural Effects of Positive and Negative Incentives during Marijuana Withdrawal.

PLoS One. 2013; 8(5): e61470
Filbey FM, Dunlop J, Myers US

In spite of evidence suggesting two possible mechanisms related to drug-seeking behavior, namely reward-seeking and harm avoidance, much… Continue reading

Dopamine Agonist Withdrawal Syndrome: Implications for Patient Care.

Dopamine Agonist Withdrawal Syndrome: Implications for Patient Care.

Drugs Aging. 2013 May 18;
Nirenberg MJ

Dopamine agonists are effective treatments for a variety of indications, including Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome, but may have serious side effects, such… Continue reading

Alcohol Rehab?

Question by lastavailidtome: Alcohol Rehab?
What does it mean to “enter alcohol rehab”? What is done, how long, and why can’t it be done at home? Thanks all.

Best answer:

Answer by cowboydoc
This is something… Continue reading

The Metabolism of Lymphomas.

The metabolism of lymphomas.

Curr Opin Hematol. 2013 May 13;
Calvo-Vidal MN, Cerchietti L

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Cellular to animal to human studies are shedding light on metabolic pathways that contribute to sustaining lymphomagenesis. Old players with new metabolic… Continue reading

The Nature and Scope of Gambling in Canada.

The nature and scope of gambling in Canada.

Addiction. 2013 May 7;
Smith G

AIMS: This paper provides a historical review of gambling in Canada and examines the benefits and shortcomings of present-day Canadian gambling policies and practices. This… Continue reading

Can MDMA Play a Role in the Treatment of Substance Abuse?

Can MDMA Play a Role in the Treatment of Substance Abuse?

Curr Drug Abuse Rev. 2013 Apr 29;
Jerome L, Shira Schuster MA, Yazar-Klosinski BB

A wider array of treatments are needed for people with substance abuse disorders. Some… Continue reading

PPD About to Just Give Up…?

Question by Amie: PPD about to just give up…?
I just had my baby boy 2 months ago…I am on meds for ppd but i am still really sad…and I get SO mad like i can not Control it I… Continue reading