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The wrong approach to heroin addiction (editorial)

The wrong approach to heroin addiction (editorial)

And despite the smug assumption by some of us, the casualties aren’t … injection facilities around the world, but just one in North America and none in …
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Prazosin for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Comorbid Alcohol Dependence: A Clinical Trial

ConclusionsPrazosin was not effective in treating PTSD symptoms, improving sleep, or reducing alcohol consumption overall in this dually diagnosed group. This does not support the use of prazosin in an actively drinking population and suggests that the presence of a comorbid condition affects the efficacy of this medication. This study highlights the importance of conducting clinical trials in “
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Impulsivity and Alcohol Dependence Treatment Completion: Is There a Neurocognitive Risk Factor at Treatment Entry?

ConclusionsNeurocognitive impulsivity impacts upon treatment completion and appears sensitive for the prediction of relapse and dropout in alcohol‐dependent patients. Poorer GNG response inhibition and a tendency toward steeper discounting of delayed rewards should be regarded as neurocognitive risk factors, which can be identified early in the course of alcohol dependence treatment. (Source: Al
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Give the Gift of Your Presence With Mindfulness Meditation

“If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence.” — Thich Nhat Hanh The holidays are coming, and many of us are working frantically to make all the necessary preparations. We’re working on decorations, accommodations for guests, and finding the ideal gifts for loved ones. And in the process, we’re getting all stressed out. We figure that once the holidays are over, then
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From the Perfect Rear End to the Perfect Grilled Cheese: This Week’s Curios

Every day of the year, Curious.com CEO Justin Kitch writes a quirky fact, known as the Daily Curio, intended to tickle the brains of lifelong learners everywhere. This is a weekly digest. Last week’s Curios covered a new formula for non-melting ice cream, Natasha Wagner’s perfect rear end, and 6th century rhinoplasties. Curio #888 | Nose jobs from the 6th century B.C. With the nose so prominently
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