Substance use and addictionWhy does the brain develop addiction problems?In her lecture at TEDMED, Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute of Drug Abuse,…
Substance use and addictionWhy does someone develop an addiction?It is possible to develop a wide variety of addictions, for example alcohol, drugs,…
Substance use and addictionIn this way, a traumatic upbringing can cause later substance-use problemsAdolescents who have experienced abuse, neglect and abuse have a clearly increased risk…
Substance use and addictionNew study: How to best assess the ability to impulse control and planning in drug addicts?Drug use over time is related to changes in brain function, but how to measure this? In…
Substance use and addictionCannabis as a medicine does not improve mental illness, a large review study showsA large study now shows that while there is evidence for a link between the active…
Substance use and addictionNew study: The cognitive impairment after getting drunk lasts longer than many people thinkWhen you get drunk, the negative effect on your thinking and performance ability lasts…
Substance use and addiction- There is usually a reason why someone develop substance-use problemsMany people believe that a drug addict has chosen this life himself, but it is not that…
Substance use and addictionSubstance abuse in the family is still tabooSubstance abuse in the family is still kept secret, and the children in these families…
Substance use and addictionWe must address personality disorders in substance abuse disordersAbout half of patients with personality disorder have a substance abuse disorder as well.…
Substance use and addictionNew study: Robust associations between substance use and poor school performanceYoung people with substance abuse problems are picked up too late, according to the…