Politicians and Drug Testing Many politicians have admitted to drug use in their past. However, it seems that some are actually using drugs while in office. This raises the questions as to whether or not politicians should be required to submit to drug testing. The huge show that Toronto Mayor Tom Ford has made with … Read More
There are many factors involved in preventing teen drinking. Much research has shown that parental involvement is key in preventing teen drinking. Although many parents do not feel like their teen is listening or responding to their advice when it comes to drinking and smoking, research shows that teens actually do listen to their parents … Read More
Meth Addiction can be Deadly Many drugs are horribly addictive and have extremely adverse effects on their users. However, meth addiction has been shown to be one of the most string addictions and has the most extreme effects. Different from other drug abusers, meth addict’s symptoms are often easily recognizable from outward appearances. Those struggling … Read More
Just like many pleasurable behaviors—including sex and drug use—eating can trigger the release of dopamine, a feel-good neurotransmitter, in the brain. Further, this internal reward can increase the possibility that this behavior will eventually become habit forming through positive reinforcement conditioning. That is to say, that the more we feel pleasure from eating, or overeating, … Read More
