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“This was an animal study where rats were given a pretty high dose of cannabidiol, 80mg per kg body weight which translates to 12.8 mg/kg in humans. Lower doses did not have an effect on methamphetamine addiction in rats.”

“The study involved 90 men and women living in the United Kingdom (UK) who were heavy drinkers – consuming roughly five times the recommended amount of alcohol each week per UK standards – but did not have an alcohol abuse disorder.”

“Exercise proved especially effective, not only reducing fear but also easing anxiety-like behaviors. The same neurogenesis-boosting strategies also weakened reward-based memories associated with drug exposure, suggesting this approach could help in treating addiction.”

“Thanks to their estrogen levels, female rats are at least 30 percent more sensitive than males to the pain-relieving qualities of THC -- the key active ingredient in cannabis, research shows. Females also develop tolerance to THC more quickly. These sensitivities could increase vulnerability to negative side effects like anxiety, paranoia and addiction.”

“In a first of its kind study on nicotine addiction, scientists measured a behavior that can be similarly quantified across species like humans and rats, the responses to rewards during nicotine withdrawal.”

“FTA: > Summary: Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages can suppress the hormone cortisol and stress responses in the brain, but diet beverages sweetened with aspartame do not have the same effect, according to a new study.”

“Transcranial magnetic stimulation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex region of the brain has been shown to reduce cravings in cocaine, heroin, alcohol, and now methamphetamine users. Although the mechanism is still unclear, this non-invasive technique continues to show promise as a treatment for substance abuse.”

“but even if you get just 25 grams of added sugar per day, which is probably less than most people, it still comes out to 20 pounds of sugar over the course of the year! Fruit juices and soda are the largest source of added sugar for children aged between 4-18 and cutting those out of a child's diet is a great start. Sugar addiction starts early.”