Meth Watch » Addiction and Recovery http://methwatch.org Tracking the Epidemic that Plagues America Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:31:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 The Brain Maintains Language Skills In Spite Of Alcohol Damage By Drawing From Other Regions http://methwatch.org/the-brain-maintains-language-skills-in-spite-of-alcohol-damage-by-drawing-from-other-regions/ http://methwatch.org/the-brain-maintains-language-skills-in-spite-of-alcohol-damage-by-drawing-from-other-regions/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:31:27 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=69 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Researchers know that alcoholism can damage the brain’s frontal lobes and cerebellum, regions involved in language processing. Nonetheless, alcoholics’ language skills appear to be relatively spared from alcohol’s damaging effects. New findings suggest the brain maintains language skills by drawing upon other systems that would normally be used to perform other tasks simultaneously.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/the-brain-maintains-language-skills-in-spite-of-alcohol-damage-by-drawing-from-other-regions/feed/ 0 Treating Addiction By Eliminating Drug-associated Memories http://methwatch.org/treating-addiction-by-eliminating-drug-associated-memories/ http://methwatch.org/treating-addiction-by-eliminating-drug-associated-memories/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:43:47 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=254 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Addicts, even those who have been abstinent for long periods of time, are often still vulnerable to their own memories of prior drug use. For example, exposure to the same environment in which they commonly used drugs – a contextual memory – can increase their craving for the drug dramatically and can lead to relapse.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/treating-addiction-by-eliminating-drug-associated-memories/feed/ 0 How Cigarettes Calm You Down http://methwatch.org/how-cigarettes-calm-you-down/ http://methwatch.org/how-cigarettes-calm-you-down/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:07:57 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=258 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> The calming neurological effects of nicotine have been demonstrated in a group of non-smokers during anger provocation. Researchers suggest that nicotine may alter the activity of brain areas that are involved in the inhibition of negative emotions such as anger.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/how-cigarettes-calm-you-down/feed/ 0 Early Isolation Linked To Enhanced Response To Cocaine http://methwatch.org/early-isolation-linked-to-enhanced-response-to-cocaine/ http://methwatch.org/early-isolation-linked-to-enhanced-response-to-cocaine/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:46:12 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=128 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Drug addiction affects millions of people around the world, causing numerous problems ranging from emotional and psychological difficulties to physical and health issues. Initial drug use can be motivated by curiosity or peer pressure, but in some animals, such as rats, it can also be the result of a stressful early life event, such as social isolation. A new study examines the impact of social isolation on the animal’s response to cocaine.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/early-isolation-linked-to-enhanced-response-to-cocaine/feed/ 0 Following Meth Use In Mice: Exercise Protects Against Damage Causing Leakage In Blood-brain Barrier http://methwatch.org/following-meth-use-in-mice-exercise-protects-against-damage-causing-leakage-in-blood-brain-barrier-2/ http://methwatch.org/following-meth-use-in-mice-exercise-protects-against-damage-causing-leakage-in-blood-brain-barrier-2/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:22:13 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=252 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Regular exercise can prevent the disruption of the blood brain barrier that normally occurs with a dose of methamphetamine comparable to that used by heavy meth users. A new study is the first to look at the protective effects of exercise on the vascular effects of methamphetamine.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/following-meth-use-in-mice-exercise-protects-against-damage-causing-leakage-in-blood-brain-barrier-2/feed/ 0 Site For Alcohol’s Action In The Brain Discovered http://methwatch.org/site-for-alcohols-action-in-the-brain-discovered/ http://methwatch.org/site-for-alcohols-action-in-the-brain-discovered/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:07:54 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=304 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Alcohol’s inebriating effects are familiar to almost everyone. But the molecular details of alcohol’s impact on brain activity remain a mystery. A new study brings us closer to understanding how alcohol alters the way brain cells work.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/site-for-alcohols-action-in-the-brain-discovered/feed/ 0 New Findings On Parkinson’s Disease And Effect On Patient Behavior http://methwatch.org/new-findings-on-parkinsons-disease-and-effect-on-patient-behavior/ http://methwatch.org/new-findings-on-parkinsons-disease-and-effect-on-patient-behavior/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:09:36 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=309 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A new neuropsychological memory test is helping to uncover how Parkinson’s disease can alter people’s ability to learn about the consequences of the choices they make.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/new-findings-on-parkinsons-disease-and-effect-on-patient-behavior/feed/ 0 Increased Risk Of Injury Even After First Alcoholic Drink http://methwatch.org/increased-risk-of-injury-even-after-first-alcoholic-drink/ http://methwatch.org/increased-risk-of-injury-even-after-first-alcoholic-drink/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:23:08 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=68 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Most alcohol-related damage occurs after moderate consumption, according to new research. Physical injury related to alcohol consumption causes substantial costs to society. But while the link between severe intoxication, road accidents and violence is well-known, the consequences of “normal” drinking are much less researched.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/increased-risk-of-injury-even-after-first-alcoholic-drink/feed/ 0 Media Ignores Health Consequences Of Drinking And Driving Among Young Celebrities, Report Finds http://methwatch.org/media-ignores-health-consequences-of-drinking-and-driving-among-young-celebrities-report-finds/ http://methwatch.org/media-ignores-health-consequences-of-drinking-and-driving-among-young-celebrities-report-finds/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:24:07 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=259 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> The recent drinking and driving arrests of celebrities — Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie, Michelle Rodriguez and Lindsay Lohan — yielded widespread news coverage, however, very little of it offered any public health context, according to a new report.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/media-ignores-health-consequences-of-drinking-and-driving-among-young-celebrities-report-finds/feed/ 0 Good Relationship With Parents May Prevent Teen Drinking Problems http://methwatch.org/good-relationship-with-parents-may-prevent-teen-drinking-problems/ http://methwatch.org/good-relationship-with-parents-may-prevent-teen-drinking-problems/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:27:59 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=257 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Teenagers who have a strong relationship with their parents may start drinking at a later age — which may, in turn, lessen their risk of developing alcohol problems, a new study suggests.

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