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Amphetamines stimulate dopamine production in the cells, cocaine blocks an enzyme called DAT whose normal function is to absorb dopamine neurons that discharge being the consequence of this blockage, a general increase of dopamine in the brain.

heroin binds to the neurotransmitter receptor and directly stimulates Refugio channels, nicotine and alcohol trigger a complex “chemical cascade which raises dopamine levels and there is also an unknown chemical in cigarettes that increases dopamine levels by blocking the enzyme MAO B. Read the rest of this entry »

In the latest edition of Time magazine, Dr. Sanjay Gupta writes about the effects of alcohol consumption in excess of our cardiovascular system. One study involving a total of 25 patients showed that university excessive alcohol consumption is associated with high levels of a protein called CRP

Multiple clinical and epidemiological studies find that individuals who have a high level of CRP in the blood are more at risk for a heart attack in the future. Thus, according to this study, excess alcohol consumption could be associated with a higher degree of inflammation in the arteries of the heart (which is manifested in a high level of CRP) and an increased risk of heart attack . Learn more about CRP Read the rest of this entry »

Approaching the French alcohol-free wine producers are two young biologists of Santiago , your company, Economize IDI has developed non-alcoholic wine but not yet finished, although they have enriched with poly phenols for benefits on health, have much to do to make wine after drying out, do not miss the taste.

The truth is that it is a great bet, will be the first alcohol-free wine of our country, as we said, already developed in France. Certain diseases, pregnancy, card spot or religion among other things, are factors that limit the consumption of alcohol and wine accordingly. Read the rest of this entry »

A few days ago I talked about the health beneficial properties of coffee. Today we bring you information about potential beneficial properties of some alcoholic drinks.

Let’s start with beer: Studies in the Netherlands indicate that Homer Simpson’s favorite drink prevents the concentration of some amino acid accumulation in high amounts is related to the possibility of heart. Furthermore, as other research, beer is also good to reduce bad cholesterol (hopefully my doctor felt the same), prevent Alzheimer’s disease and is beneficial to improve male impotence. Read the rest of this entry »

While alcoholism affects mostly adults, drug use among adolescents is increasingly concerned about you.
Our work will address this issue, the consumption of alcohol among teenagers, beyond being a fun, is becoming a concern. More and more children end up drunk when they go to dance or get together with friends.
In turn, consumption starts increasing from little kids, and parents are becoming more permissive in this regard.
But you know what causes all the alcohol in our body?, You know all of what they have to pass those addicted?. Read the rest of this entry »

For most adults, moderate alcohol consumption is safe. However, approximately 17.6 million American adults are alcoholics or have alcohol problems. Alcoholism is a disease with four main features:
Craving: a strong urge to drink
Loss of control: inability to stop drinking once started
Physical dependence: withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, sweating or shakiness after stopping drinking
Tolerance: the need to drink amounts of alcohol increased in order to feel the effect
Alcoholism carries many serious dangers. Heavy drinking can increase the risk of some cancers. Read the rest of this entry »

A drug is any chemical, natural or synthetic, that once ingested alters the behavior, perception, mood changes, increases or decreases the physical or mental performance. Its most important feature is that they create habits, there is an irrepressible desire to repeat their use because they give the man a sense of wellbeing.

The drug addiction is a state of change, sometimes poisoning, caused by ingestion of one or more drugs. Read the rest of this entry »

Treatment for addiction is a series of structured clinical interventions in a way that is useful to promote and support the recovery of a person affected by addiction to a better quality of life.

Treatment is individualized
Every person is a different human being with different life situations and different needs. For every reason EESTA treatment should be individualized so that it fits best to the contextual characteristics of each person.
Rig the person to be treated with proper treatment is a key factor in the ultimate success of treatment, as shown by recent research on the subject (Project MATCH) Read the rest of this entry »

Many also take the mixed energy drinks and alcohol, I think that before doing so again would have to know what they are doing, so I make this post ..

Today there is a tendency especially among younger people mix energy drinks with alcohol, especially vodka and liqueurs. And according to researchers from Wake Forest University in North Carolina this mixture is a danger that it doubles in those who ingest the chances of damage to health when compared with the risk of those who only drink alcohol. Read the rest of this entry »