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10/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Bitter orange essential oil reduces anxiety in patients suffering from crack withdrawal

Researchers from the Federal University of Paraíba in Paraiba, Brazil have found that bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) can help reduce anxiety in patients suffering from crack cocaine withdrawal. They aimed to evaluate the anxiolytic effect of the essential oil of bitter orange in patients experiencing crack withdrawal. The study, which was published in the journal […]

09/18/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Treating methamphetamine-induced dopamine damage using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. It is more commonly known as “meth” and is illegally used to induce powerful euphoric effects similar to those produced by the use of cocaine. Consistent use of the substance can lead to dopamine neurotoxicity, a condition wherein the brain cannot properly produce dopamine. In order to reduce […]

08/26/2018 / By Janine Acero

Cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce the risk of relapse among alcohol and cocaine addicts

Cannabis is the last thing you might think of when looking to curb alcohol or cocaine cravings. However, a study published in Nature, suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may indeed be useful in this rather difficult endeavor. People who were previously addicted to drugs and alcohol often struggle to stay abstinent, with some days being more difficult than others. This becomes […]

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