Medicating Addiction
What is Addiction Addiction is a chronic dependence on a substance. The condition involves compulsive seeking and persistent use despite the negative contributi...
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Autism and the Gut-Brain connection
What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental condition that affects an individual’s cognitive, social, and emotional functioning[1]. It is ...
From Treatment to Tolerance: Understanding Marijuana’s Long-Term Effects
Cannabis Cannabis is a generic term used for the variety of products derived from the cannabis sativa plant. Cannabis goes by many names including marijuana whi...
Alzheimer’s Prevention: Can Lifestyle Changes Make a Difference
Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that falls under the broader category of dementia. Symptoms include impaired cognitive function, changes in behavior,...
TBI: An Ecosystem in Crisis
The brain is home to a multitude of different cell types that each occupy their own niche. Some of these cells are neurons, which relay information across the b...