HDAC5 and the Epigenetics of Addiction
Two new studies explain the role of the epigenetic enzyme, HDAC5, in cocaine addiction and depression.
Addiction Sells
A TLC series called “My Strange Addiction” (2010-2015) inspired shock and awe among TV audiences, but has since been exposed as fabricated.
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.
Breaking the Addiction to Xanax and Other Benzodiazepines
The Wall Street Journal goes beyond the warning label to examine the problems caused by benzodiazepine dependence.
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?
Good Grief, It’s More Stinking Thinking
Telling yourself “I’m not really hooked, I know when it’s time to quit, and I have the willpower to do it” is a prime example.