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Marijuana effects dictated by brain region

Marijuana effects dictated by brain region

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Marijuana affects different individuals differently. While some experience enjoyable rewarding effects which eventually lead to dependence; others experience negative psychological episodes like delusions and paranoia, increased risk of developing schizophrenia, and even symptoms of psychosis.

Till now, it was unknown why this happened. However, a recent study, published in the journal Nature, claimed that the different effects of marijuana were dependent upon the brain region that it acted upon. Read more

Addiction: The cause and result of troubled family relationships

Addiction: The cause and result of troubled family relationships

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Dina’s last session with her therapist had been a harsh revelation. Her family and personal life was a mess because of her depression and drug addiction. As it turned out, her depression was a result of her own dysfunctional family; her father was an alcoholic. And she h Read more

Addiction and mental illness: Does one cause the other?

Addiction and mental illness: Does one cause the other?

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Due to the enigmatic nature of the brain, the co-occurrence of substance use disorder (SUD) and mental disorders continues to be a mystery. Like the riddle “which came first, the chicken or egg,” one cannot hold either of them responsible for causing the other due to overlapping symptoms and increased interdependence.

While drug and substance abuse changes the levels of brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, known for controlling moods, one may resort to their use due to the grave challenges of mental disorders. Therefore, coexisting disorders like SUD and psychiatric illnesses are prevalent among people suffering from mental illnesses or abusing substances. Read more

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