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.
Following Meth Use In Mice: Exercise Protects Against Damage Causing Leakage In Blood-brain Barrier
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New Strategy To Weaken Traumatic Memories
Imagine that you have been in combat and that you have watched your closest friend die in front of you. The memory of that event may stay with you, troubling you for the rest of your life. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is among the most common and disabling psychiatric casualties of combat and other extremely stressful situations. People suffering from PTSD often suffer from vivid intrusive memories of their traumas.
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Possibility Of Brain Scan-assisted Diagnosis For PTSD A Step Closer
Research examining the difference in brain activity between soldiers with PTSD and those without it moves scientists a step closer to the possibility of being able one day to use brain scans to help diagnose the condition. The search for the footprints left in the brain by psychiatric disorders such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder is a growing area of research. Scientists hope it will lead to the identification of brain patterns that could be used to improve diagnosis and treatment.
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Husband of murder victim files $7.5 million suit
It has been almost two years since Erath County resident Jana Sue Roberson was brutally bludgeoned to death, and just over a year since her adopted son Cody pleaded guilty to her murder in exchange for a 50-year prison sentence.
Now, Jimmy Roberson, Jana’s husband and Cody’s father, has filed a civil suit against Erath County, county employees, Weldon Wilson and Tonya Phillips, as well as Cody, and his girlfriend at the time, Niki Sechrist. Roberson is seeking $7.5 million in damages.
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Site For Alcohol’s Action In The Brain Discovered
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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Champaign man sentenced for having heroin for sale
… of having the heroin for sale acquitted Clay of two counts of delivery of cocaine for transactions that occurred with a police informant in February 2008. Because of prior …
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New Findings On Parkinson’s Disease And Effect On Patient Behavior
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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Increased Risk Of Injury Even After First Alcoholic Drink
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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Plea Deal for Ex-Player
The former N.F.L. player Travis Henry has signed a plea deal with prosecutors in Billings, Mont., in which he admits to a single cocaine conspiracy charge in exchange for the dismissal of two other charges. If United States District Judge Richard Cebull accepts the plea, Henry, 30, faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years to life in prison, a $4 million fine and at least five years of supervised release.
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Methamphetamine Abuse Linked To Underage Sex, Smoking And Drinking
Children and adolescents who abuse alcohol or are sexually active are more likely to take methamphetamines, also known as ‘meth’ or ‘speed.’ New research reveals the risk factors associated with MA use, in both low-risk children (those who don’t take drugs) and high-risk children (those who have taken other drugs or who have ever attended juvenile detention centers).
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