Stress and Drug Abuse: A Structural and Genetic Link
November 1, 2019
Researchers provide clues to whether there is a causative association between exposure to stress and a predisposition to drug abuse.
Heidi Moawad, MD
Underlying Mechanisms of Highly Processed Food Addiction
October 29, 2019
Processed foods, also described as “junk-food,” are often reported to be highly addictive in humans—leading to behavioral effects such as overeating, eating compulsions, and loss of control.
E-Cigarettes and Substance Use
October 4, 2019
The use of e-cigarettes may precede cigarette smoking as well as the use of other substances, especially among young people.
When It Comes to Sleep, Perception Is Everything
February 8, 2019
It turns out that sleep deprivation has an effect not only on the traditional concept of “beauty,” but also on whether a person is perceived as being socially desirable.
Case Report: Pseudoseizures or Malingering?
December 11, 2018
A middle-aged man explains that his seizures occur almost daily, and he suggests that either diazepam or the recently approved cannabis (CBD) medication would help control them.
When Your Patients Have Recurrent Dreams
October 31, 2018
People of all ages occasionally report recurrent dreams, and there is an established association between negative dreams and daytime anxiety.
How Real Are Vibes: The Good and the Bad?
February 15, 2018
The perception of good vibes and bad vibes is among the most difficult human experiences to define. The feeling that something “feels right” or that something “just isn’t right” has been attributed to multiple factors.
New Hope in the Fight Against Alzheimer Disease
December 18, 2017
Bill Gates has taken on an ambitious new project—fighting Alzheimer disease.
