Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been diagnosed in over 6.1 million children nationwide. The age of diagnosis keeps getting younger, and in 2016 nearly…
A reward pathway, or reward system, refers to a group of brain structures that are activated by rewarding stimuli. The most crucial reward pathway in…
The first time EtG testing was used to detect alcohol in human urine was in 1997. Since then it has become a common way to…
The purpose of the Jellinek Curve is to show that alcoholism or drug addiction is a progressive disease that can worsen over time if the…
The fact that alcohol abuse and addiction can cause a number of health complications is no secret. However, many people are unaware that alcohol consumption…
In general, drinking alcohol is considered socially acceptable. It is not uncommon to see a person have a drink to relax, celebrate, or simply just…
These results have many healthcare professionals questioning: Can CBD be used to curb the opioid epidemic? Experts believe that due to the limited non-opioid medication…
Chances are, when you first married your partner, you never imagined addiction destroying your marriage. Perhaps you were completely unaware of their addiction or didn’t…
Marijuana is a commonly used psychoactive drug that is considered a controlled substance by the United States federal government. Despite this, it has been legalized…
Individuals with healthy livers can typically break down one unit of alcohol in the span of an hour. The most reliable way of determining blood…
