Posts Tagged ‘drug abuse’
Is alcoholism a learning disorder?
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — While having a few drinks may not help you remember your colleague’s name, alcohol can prime your subconscious brain to learn. Continue…
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:16 - 8 Comments
Health & Medicine - Apr 6, 2011 12:18 - 2 Comments
Compulsive eaters think like addicts
YALE (US) — Both lean and overweight people who are addicted to food have brain patterns that are similar to those of drug addicts. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 12, 2009 17:38 - 4 Comments
Reading chemical memories of past drug use
VANDERBILT (US)—A research team is trying to determine if an individual’s white blood cells retain chemical memories of exposure to drugs—like cocaine and alcohol—that can be read reliably and unambiguously. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 26, 2009 16:59 - 1 Comment
Ringing up subjects to collect real-time data
U. BUFFALO (US)—An automated voice system is helping researchers collect data via cell phone from participants enrolled in studies on alcohol, marijuana, and the situational factors that surround their use. (more…)
