Addiction- From Genes to Neurons Part 1

Addiction- From Genes to Neurons Part 1 – A stimulating and thought-provoking look at the brain-based nature of drug addiction. Tis first program in the greatly anticipated Amethyst Drug Abuse series is the foundation for the series but also stands on its’ own as an introduction to the neuroscience of addiction. Multi-award winning graphics and production, hosted by award winning and reknowned addictions expert Dr Frank George

'Club drug' abuse on the rise

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“This group of substances can result in harmful effects such as bladder damage and psychosis,” said psychiatrist Owen Bowden Jones who founded the Club Drug Clinic managed by Central and North west London NHS Foundation. “However treatment can …
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Drug abuse includes kids' theft of prescriptions, deputy says

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She said children should not be given adult medications because it sets an example that giving others prescription drugs is acceptable. Abuse of pharmaceuticals is nothing new, she said, but she likened its impact on the county to Hurricane Sandy on …
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