It is often described as a syndrome that affects only a small portion of people who are heavy, chronic cannabis users. However, research suggests that it could be far more prevalent and may continue to increase due to factors like the legalization of marijuana and the increased use of medical marijuana. Since there are so…

Three mechanisms have been proposed for the development of CHS; these are gastrointestinal CB1 overriding, cannabinoid lipid buildup, and genetic polymorphisms in the P450 system. The exact mechanism, however, remains unknown, and it is out of scope for this review to explore it further. CHS, cannabis hyperemesis syndrome; RCT, randomized-controlled trial. More research on CHS…

The individual imagines a rich and immersive visual scene or image, typically constructing it and navigating through it in a deliberate sequence. For example, this might be heart rate (e.g., using commercially available fitness monitors), healthy ways of coping with stress skin temperature, or even electrical brain activity (e.g., using wearable EEG or fNIR equipment).…

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No matter how much booze there is, the gathering is about more than sitting outside and drinking. If that was all it was about then you’d just stay at home! The real reason you’re going might be to catch up with old friends, celebrate a birthday or spend quality time with family. Summery Drinks and…

Binge or heavy drinking can lead to severe impairment that significantly impacts memory, balance, coordination, decision-making, and impulse control. During this stage, you can also experience blackouts that leave you with no memory of the evening. Severe impairment also increases your risk of alcohol overdose and loss of consciousness. You cannot flush alcohol out of…

Additionally, if your symptoms seem to be linked to an allergy or medication you’re using, visit your doctor. In an ideal world, you would abstain from consuming alcohol completely. This involves limiting consumption to two drinks or fewer per day for males or one drink or fewer per day for females. In 2017, researchers explored…

“I took a picture of her and asked her before I put it out to the world. And then I sent it really quick. It’s a good butt — it’s a really good butt. And people saw it. You could see that at the beach.” Another time, Kutcher shared a photo of Moore’s bum as…

For some people, he argues, addiction eases the pain of trauma by replicating the effects of feel-good brain chemicals that the more fortunate of us experienced during a loving childhood. Self-understanding is therefore key to recovery, he contends, and fills the book with positive solutions addicts can apply to themselves. Working with the right team…

The best books on addiction teach us about the commonalities of the disease and the fact that a great number of people ultimately do recover. Here are list of five addiction and recovery books we’ve been referencing and recommending lately. A book that can help people suffering from substance use disorders and an emotional or…