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1 week ago

UC research works on balancing act to combat cocaine addiction

One of the key elements of the new study was ensuring that treatments don't dampen the same neural responses that enable people to enjoy the positive feelings they receive from activities such as eating and exercising. Part of the reason it's so hard to treat drug addiction is because they essentially hijack brain circuits that are involved in processing natural rewards and essentially overstimulate those when these addictive drugs are ingested, said Scott Sternson, a study leader from UCSD's Department of Neurosciences.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sabbath, Satanism and solo stunners: Ozzy Osbourne's 10 best recordings

Ozzy Osbourne's distinctive voice peaked during Black Sabbath's early 1970s albums, showcasing a desolate wail filled with reach and deep melancholy, perfect for themes of cocaine addiction.
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4 months ago
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Bradley Wiggins says he is lucky to be here' after revealing cocaine addiction

Sir Bradley Wiggins opened up about his cocaine addiction post-retirement and his journey to recovery, now feeling more at peace with himself.
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4 months ago
Bicycling

'I was a functioning addict' - Bradley Wiggins speaks about his personal trauma and how he got his life back on track

Bradley Wiggins shared his struggles with cocaine addiction post-retirement, citing pain relief and admitting to a life-threatening situation.
Bicycling
fromCyclingnews
4 months ago

'I was a functioning addict' - Bradley Wiggins speaks about his personal trauma and how he got his life back on track

Bradley Wiggins shared his struggles with cocaine addiction post-retirement, citing pain relief and admitting to a life-threatening situation.
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