The University of Georgia recently teamed up with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and other organizations in an effort to determine the physiological cause of alcohol dependency. The researchers found that low levels of an enzyme called PRDM2 can influence people to drink and exhibit self-destructive addictive behavior. This discovery could lead …
Substance abuse affects nearly 24 million Americans of all ages, races, and backgrounds — including hospital staff. Physicians and hospital staff are often held in high regard when it comes to matters of health, but even these individuals face addiction, especially when drugs and medications are easily accessible. The state of Georgia is currently facing …
Opioids are medications commonly prescribed to help treat and manage chronic pain. Most opioids are prescribed for short-term use due to how these drugs bind to receptors in the brain, and can lead to physical dependence and addiction when used long-term. Researchers from two Georgia universities have recently identified a brain mechanism that could help …
A form of marijuana use known as “dabbing” is becoming more widespread throughout the state of Georgia. Dabbing is when users inhale vapors from highly concentrated doses of cannabis known as “dabs” — each of which contains up to 90% THC. Users who abuse marijuana in the form of dabbing can increase their risk for …