Meth Watch 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/texas-execution-over-1997-killing/feed/ 0 Many Young Veterinarians Find Work Stressful, Australian Study Shows http://methwatch.org/many-young-veterinarians-find-work-stressful-australian-study-shows/ http://methwatch.org/many-young-veterinarians-find-work-stressful-australian-study-shows/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:24:50 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=72 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Many young vets are suffering from work-related distress and anxiety, according to a new study. Compared to the general population, young veterinarians experience a significantly higher level of general psychological distress, work-related anxiety and depression.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/many-young-veterinarians-find-work-stressful-australian-study-shows/feed/ 0 Anxiety’s Hidden Cost In Academic Performance http://methwatch.org/anxiety%e2%80%99s-hidden-cost-in-academic-performance/ http://methwatch.org/anxiety%e2%80%99s-hidden-cost-in-academic-performance/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:04:58 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=299 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> The effect of anxiety on academic performance is not always obvious. But new research suggests that there may be hidden costs. The study found that anxious individuals find it harder to avoid distractions and take more time to turn their attention from one task to the next than their less anxious peers.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/anxiety%e2%80%99s-hidden-cost-in-academic-performance/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 Eduardo Arellano Félix http://methwatch.org/eduardo-arellano-felix/ http://methwatch.org/eduardo-arellano-felix/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:55:36 +0000 Admin http://methwatch.org/?p=153 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Eduardo Arellano FelixEduardo Arellano Félix (born October 11, 1956) is the brother of Benjamín, Ramón, Javier and sister Enedina Arellano Felix all drug traffickers.

Eduardo Arellano is believed to be one of the most sophisticated brothers and is thought to have taken control of the cartel, called the Tijuana Cartel or “Arellano Félix Organization”. He was wanted by Mexican and United States authorities in connection with the smuggling of several tons of marijuana and cocaine from Mexico into the U.S. each year.

He and his sister Enedina Arellano Félix became the leaders of the drug cartel after their brother Javier Arellano Félix was arrested by U.S. authorities on August 16, 2006; his other two brothers Ramon, believed to be the most ruthless member, was eventually killed, in a Mazatlan shootout with the Mexican Federal Police in February 2002. while his other brother Benjamin the mastermind was arrested in March 2002, leaving the leadership open to him and his sister Enedina Arellano Felix.

Eduardo was sought by Interpol in 180 countries, and the US State Department had been offering US$5,000,000 for information leading to his arrest. Eduardo Arellano was captured by the Mexican Federal Police after a shootout in Tijuana, Baja California, on October 26, 2008. According to a Mexican official, Enedina’s son, Luis Fernando Sánchez Arellano, has taken over the cartel’s operations.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/eduardo-arellano-felix/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 Postpartum Anxiety Delays Puberty In Offspring http://methwatch.org/postpartum-anxiety-delays-puberty-in-offspring/ http://methwatch.org/postpartum-anxiety-delays-puberty-in-offspring/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:05:40 +0000 ghostwriter1 http://methwatch.org/?p=292 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Hormonal changes early in pregnancy cause maternal postpartum anxiety and behavior changes that can lead to a delayed onset of puberty in both birth and adoptive daughters, according to a new study conducted in mice.

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]]> http://methwatch.org/postpartum-anxiety-delays-puberty-in-offspring/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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