Linking the Ends of the Spectrum – A Cellular Basis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
When we hear the word “autism,” there are likely several things that come to mind. For many, it’s likely the image of the stereotypical “...
Month: November 2019
Do we want a cure for Autism?
What is autism? Autism is a developmental disorder associated with dysfunction in social interaction and communication. Those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Dis...
A Piece of the Puzzle: How Autism fits into the World
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a debilitating development disorder. Frequent signs include impairments in social interactions and communication, and restrict...
Missing Puzzle Pieces: Mechanisms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) manifests itself in early childhood during development. Behaviorally, ASD is commonly marked by challenges with social interactio...
Caffeine & Cocaine: Is There a Difference Between Addictions?
Many of us out there are coffee drinkers. I myself have at least one cup every morning. I will admit, yes, I am slightly addicted to my morning coffee. But am i...
Who decides who made the choice?
It’s their fault. They made that choice. Why should I help them. All they will do is spend the money on drugs. These are all things many of us have heard ...
Shedding a Light on Addiction
[i] Drugs have been a controversial part of American culture practically since its infancy. For centuries, scholars have argued about the role of alcohol all wh...
What’s the Diction on Addiction? Current Knowledge on Substance Abuse and the Brain
We live in a world where daily news is riddled with stories of drug busts, cartel operations, and opioid overdoses. These problems are highly complex in nature,...
Addiction: Not a Choice.
We are all in largely unanimous agreement that having an addiction is not a good thing. The stigma surrounding drug addiction suggests that if I have an addicti...
Addiction: Where to Place the Blame???
The debate about whether addiction is a disease or an active choice made by the individual has been around for centuries and has largely been an opinion based a...