Washington, June 13 (ANI): New evidence have shown that an emotion-related brain region called the central amygdala—whose activity promotes feelings of malaise and unhappiness—plays a major role in sustaining cocaine …
A new report suggests that prescription painkillers kill more people in US than heroin and cocaine combined. Experts from the Prescription Drug Monitoring Programme (PDMP) Centre of Excellence at Brandeis University's Heller …
A euphoric high delivered by party drug mephedrone not only makes it extremely addictive but also prompts users to quaff massive doses to maintain the kick, says a study. "Combined with the fact mephedrone is skyrocketing in …
An animated discussion on self-control and inner strength is under way in an air-conditioned cottage tucked away inside a plush south Delhi farm. The group includes people from the US, Canada, Oman as well as from Southeast Asia …
Mothers-to-be addicted to marijuana are more likely to deliver prematurely. Preterm or premature births, at least three weeks before a baby's due date, can result in life-threatening health problems for the baby, and its …
Craving for ice cream can be so strong it is similar to that experienced by drug addicts, a study has found.The research has sparked concerns that the dessert could be genuinely addictive after it found the brain was left wanting …
