Why Depression Appears After Quitting Substances
Introduction Quitting substances is often portrayed as a moment of relief, clarity, and renewed hope. Yet for many people, the days or weeks after stopping drugs or alcohol bring an…
ST. Why Depression Appears After Quitting Substances
Introduction Quitting substances is often portrayed as a moment of relief, clarity, and renewed hope. Yet for many people, the days or weeks after stopping drugs or alcohol bring an…
ST. Drug more potent than fentanyl seized in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The director of the West Tennessee Drug Task Force said agents seized 1 pound of the deadly drug fluorofentanyl, as well as 8 pounds of methamphetamine,…
ST. Daniel Naroditsky’s Cause of Death Being Investigated as Possible Suicide or Drug Overdose
Police are investigating the death of chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky as a possible suicide or drug overdose. The chess star’s club, Charlotte Chess Center, shared the news of Naroditsky’s unexpected…
Low Dopamine and the Science of Addiction
Introduction Addiction is often misunderstood as a problem of weak willpower or poor self-control. In reality, it is deeply rooted in brain chemistry—especially dopamine, the neurotransmitter responsible for motivation, pleasure,…
ST. Low Dopamine and the Science of Addiction
Introduction Addiction is often misunderstood as a problem of weak willpower or poor self-control. In reality, it is deeply rooted in brain chemistry—especially dopamine, the neurotransmitter responsible for motivation, pleasure,…
Why Low Mood Makes Cravings Stronger
Introduction Low mood is more than just feeling sad or unmotivated—it can quietly amplify cravings and make self-control feel almost impossible. Many people notice that urges to smoke, drink, overeat,…
ST. Why Low Mood Makes Cravings Stronger
Introduction Low mood is more than just feeling sad or unmotivated—it can quietly amplify cravings and make self-control feel almost impossible. Many people notice that urges to smoke, drink, overeat,…
The Link Between Depression and Alcohol Use
The Link Between Depression and Alcohol Use Introduction Depression and alcohol use are closely intertwined in ways that often deepen suffering rather than relieve it. Many people turn to alcohol…
ST. The Link Between Depression and Alcohol Use
The Link Between Depression and Alcohol Use Introduction Depression and alcohol use are closely intertwined in ways that often deepen suffering rather than relieve it. Many people turn to alcohol…