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Gut microbiome discovery could lead to new drug addiction treatments

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A new study has provided the first evidence of a link between the gut microbiome and cocaine use and the cravings that follow withdrawal. The findings open the door to potential treatments for drug addiction and relapse prevention.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Gut microbiome discovery could lead to new drug addiction treatments→

The “cocaine hippos” have become a huge headache for Colombia

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Infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar may be long gone, however he’s still wreaking havoc on his native Colombia thanks to his thriving hippos.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Cocaine, Colombia, Ecosystem, Environmental, Biodiversity Continue reading The “cocaine hippos” have become a huge headache for Colombia→

Cocaine receptor found in brain could lead to new addiction treatments

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Scientists at Johns Hopkins have identified a previously unknown mechanism of cocaine’s activity in the brain, which could open new types of treatment for addiction to the drug. Intriguingly, it seems to work differently in male and female mice.Continu… Continue reading Cocaine receptor found in brain could lead to new addiction treatments→

Clinical trial finds CBD does not help cocaine addicts kick the habit

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Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is rapidly gaining popularity as a potion to treat almost every kind of medical concern you can think of, but scientific evidence is scant outside of a few clinically proven indications. A new study from a team of Cana… Continue reading Clinical trial finds CBD does not help cocaine addicts kick the habit→