Causes of Addiction (Part 1)

Causes of Addiction (Part 1) – Overview: Scientists are finding increasing evidence that addiction to alcohol, painkillers and other substances can result in physical changes in the brain. In this interview, Dr. Christopher Welsh discusses the causes of addiction to such substances as painkillers, and treatments. Part One: Commonly abused drugs Characteristics of addiction Symptoms of substance abuse Physical addiction Amphetamines Part Two: Changes in the brain due to addiction Types of treatment Methadone Role of rehab Guest: Dr. Christopher Welsh, a psychiatrist and addictions specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Causes of Addiction (Part 1) www.youtube.com Causes of Addiction (Part 2) www.youtube.com UMMC Department of Psychiatry www.umm.edu

Eight people arrested following drugs warrants in Bury today

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Dozens of officers were involved in the raids, including specialist officers from GMP's tactical aid and dogs units, as well as divisional officers. The raids were … Those seeking help for drugs abuse can speak to the drugs treatment service on 0161 …
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Study finds pregnancy nausea drug won't harm fetus

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No drugs are currently approved for morning sickness in the United States although doctors are free to prescribe whatever they believe is best. Zofran, sold by GlaxoSmithKline and in generic form for treating nausea from cancer treatments and other …
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VA Expands Recovery Options

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“The nice thing about doing it in this context is that they are not just seeing substance abuse experts but also other (specialists),” Lanier said. Dennis Brown, a Quechee resident and Army veteran, abused alcohol for years before getting treated at …
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