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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an emerging treatment for depression and other mental issues. The method works by placing an electromagnetic coil next to the scalp. The coil delivers a magnetic pulse, stimulating the nerve cells in the region of the brain involved with regulating emotions and mood. Recently, Fisher Wallace Laboratories introduced a wearable […]

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The opioid epidemic is a top killer in the United States, costing more people their lives than automobile accidents. The Unites States is the leading country in opioid addiction in the world. About 80 percent of the world’s opioid supply is consumed in the United States. It is difficult to read or watch the news […]

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Schizophrenia is a complex, chronic mental illness that distorts thoughts, emotions and behavior. Hearing voices, seeing things that aren’t there, having false beliefs and speaking in a disorganized way are common manifestations of schizophrenia. Other symptoms include difficulty concentrating, poor memory, flat affect, apathy and trouble completing tasks. Schizophrenia affects approximately 1 percent of the […]

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People who drink to “chill out” may have structurally different brains from those who drink to “catch a buzz.” A fascinating study recently conducted at the University of Eastern Finland examined the post-mortem brain tissue of alcoholics. The brains were divided based on their Cloninger’s typology, and the results may help in the creation of […]

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  Psilocybin, the mind-affecting ingredient of magic mushrooms, produces significant effects on the brain and body. Carlos Castaneda and other early imbibers claim the drug’s ethereal euphoria ferried them to hitherto undiscovered realms of the subconscious. While it has no officially recognized medical application as a Schedule I drug, many modern users mostly claim that […]

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Gene variations, or slight differences in a person’s genetic makeup, are responsible for all traits and characteristics that make individuals unique (e.g., hair or eye color, height, etc.). At the same time, some variations in genes increase a person’s vulnerability for developing certain types of mental illnesses, including depressive disorders, attention problems and schizophrenia. In […]

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Driving is dangerous. In 2014, a total of 29,989 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. resulted in 32,675 deaths. Many of those who contributed to these fatal crashes were repeat offenders, or individuals who regularly drove while drunk, drove over the speed limit or otherwise engaged in other reckless behaviors while driving. “Surprisingly, these […]

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They’re known popularly as “magic mushrooms,” but the name refers to the active ingredient found in certain fungi. Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound that has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years – as well as a party drug in more recent times. However, a new study may show a new role for […]

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Consider this: More than 259 million prescriptions for opioid painkillers were issued in 2012; that’s at least one prescription for every adult in our country. On the list of global morphine intake, the U.S.A. ranked fourth highest in milligrams received per person. African countries overwhelmed by cancer as well as other painful fatal illnesses – […]

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Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) – the active chemical component of ecstasy and Molly – is a powerful hallucinogenic that has acquired a popular reputation among young party-goers. However, preliminary research suggests that this club drug may someday become available at your local pharmacy as a treatment for certain psychological disorders. MDMA treatments for PTSD The Multidisciplinary Association […]