Tamara: Aboriginals and Substance Abuse

Published March 20, 2014

Tamara: Aboriginals and Substance Abuse – Tamara is an Aboriginal Canadian who grew up in Winnipeg. Born into a family struggling with alcoholism, Tamara was raised in a series of foster homes. As a …

Protecting unborn babies from alcohol-related harm

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

Alcohol and drug abuse during pregnancy can harm babies. It can also cause miscarriage, preterm birth, and stillbirth. If an unborn baby is exposed to alcohol it can be affected for life. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is the umbrella term for …
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OPTOGENETICS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Laser brain stimulation reduces alcohol …

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

Despite the prevalence of alcohol in our society, little is known about the neurochemical alterations that drive abuse. Research has pointed to DA as the primary neurotransmitter involved in positive reward; the ventral tegmental region (VTA) is an …
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