Link Between Food Restriction and Drug Abuse in Brain's Pleasure Center

Published August 31, 2013

Link Between Food Restriction And Drug Abuse In Brain's Pleasure Center
San Antonio scientists say dopamine, a type of neurotransmitter that acts as the brain's pleasure center, is likely the reason that some people turn to the use of cocaine and other illicit stimulants. Dr. Michael Beckstead, an assistant professor in …
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Army Center for Substance Abuse Programs: Bankrupt at the Top, Ignoring …
“Products are supposed to be based on valid scientific data. Strong Choices and the Universal Prevention Model are based on perceptions and opinions.” In March of 2012 an article was published outlining some of the allegations of fraud, waste and abuse …
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Career Planning : How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor – A substance abuse counselor has a very emotional and stressful job, and should study sociology and psychology at a university, and volunteer at substance abu…