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tDCS for the Treatment of Cravings in Drug Addiction (2023 Review)

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) emerges as a promising, noninvasive treatment for reducing cravings in substance addiction. This technique involves the use of scalp electrodes to modulate neural activity, influencing cravings associated with drug addiction or substance dependence. Despite its promise, further research is needed to standardize protocols and understand long-term efficacy. Highlights: tDCS significantly …

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How Long Does Cocaine Stay In Your System?

Cocaine (benzoylmethylecgonine) is considered to be among the world’s most addictive drugs and is most often used on a recreational basis to achieve a dopaminergic euphoria.  Those that use cocaine feel an increased sense of pleasure, attain a pro-social effect (wanting to socialize), and quicker conversational wit (due to enhanced thought speed; beta waves).  These effects …

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Excited Delirium Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Excited delirium is considered a relatively uncommon health condition characterized by severe agitation, aggression, distress, and is often fatal.  In many cases of excited delirium, individuals will have displayed noticeable increases in body temperature (fever), utilized drugs that altered dopaminergic functioning, and exhibit overtly bizarre behavior.  Although the condition is rare, those with excited delirium …

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Long Term Effects of Cocaine on the Brain and Body

Most people are aware that cocaine is a highly addictive psychostimulant drug associated with increases in energy and feelings of euphoria. Cocaine functions by flooding the brain with the neurotransmitter dopamine, leading to feelings of pleasure and euphoria. Some consider the “crack” format of cocaine to be among the most addictive drugs in the world. …

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Oreos As Addictive As Cocaine and Morphine in Rats

Are there certain foods that you are unable to stop eating? Research conducted by Connecticut College shed some light on the addictive nature of sugary foods. For their particular study, they decided to use “America’s Favorite Cookie,” the Oreo. Their findings weren’t that surprising to people who already know the fact that Oreos and other …

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10 Most Addictive Drugs List

The technical definition of a drug is “any chemical substance that affects the central nervous system.” Determining the most addictive drugs has been a challenge for researchers and results have been controversial throughout the years. Additionally agreeing on a proper definition for “addiction” and criteria by which it can be measured is somewhat difficult. The …

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Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms + Timeline

Cocaine is a drug that when ingested is associated with the release of dopamine and other “feel good” neurotransmitters in the brain. Cocaine acts as a triple reuptake inhibitor (TRI) by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine simultaneously. This results in a person getting a stimulant effect, feeling euphoric, and decreased appetite. It is considered …

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