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Addiction Science

Especially Sugar and Wheat

More evidence for the addictive quality of food-based opioid sensitivity is that deprivation can cause severe withdrawal symptoms, including depression, mood swings, and even a worsening of digestive tract problems.

More About the Unwanted Inheritance

The latest research confirms that epigenetic changes are involved in substance use disorders. It would not be surprising to find them accountable for most of what we characterize as addiction.

The Medial Habenula and Addiction

A trio of studies look at the medial habenula, a region in the brain associated with addiction, depression, and compulsive behavior.

The Unwanted Inheritance — Epigenetics and Addiction

This does not necessarily imply that genes are affected, bhe proclivity for addictive substances can be passed on from parent to child.

Too Much of a Good Thing?

When impulsivity crosses over into genuine inadequately-considered risk-taking, it may be a good time to hit the brakes — and sometimes we can’t.

Can Dopamine Homeostasis Be Achieved?

Is it possible that the restoration of a person’s dopamine homeostasis, through administration of tailored neuronutrients, could free them from all addictions in one masterful and definitive stroke?