Is Sugar a Drug? Experts Weigh in on the Science of Addiction

Is Sugar A Drug? Experts Weigh In On The Science Of Addiction
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People who are obese have fewer dopamine receptors in a brain region called the striatum, which is also a characteristic of people who are addicted to drugs, London said. "With the explosion of obesity in the United States, it's clear that [some … Read more on Huffington Post

Can you be addicted to sugar? It's complicated
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People who are obese have fewer dopamine receptors in a brain region called the striatum, which is also a characteristic of people who are addicted to drugs, London said. "With the explosion of obesity in the United States, it's clear that [some … Read more on Mother Nature Network

Acupuncture Reduces Cocaine Seizures & Death – New Study
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High doses of cocaine are lethal. In addition, cocaine use is linked to cardiac arrhythmias and cerebral hemorrhages. US Navy is depicted seizing illegal cocaine shipment. US Navy Seizes CocaineAcupuncture has a long history in the successful treatment … Read more on HealthCMI