Defining Addiction
Dr Berney and Dr Marshall discuss addiction and how the definition of this condition continues to change.
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The Opioid Crisis
Dr Berney and Dr Marshall discuss the current epidemic associated with opioid use.
Cognitive-Enhancing Drugs
Dr Berney and Dr Marshall discuss recent evidence that has revived the discussion of cognitive-enhancing medications and their possible benefits.
Dangers of Cocaine Addiction and How to Treat It
Last year, almost a million in the UK people snorted, dabbed, smoked or injected cocaine, making it the second most popular drug in the…
The Beginning of an End on the Heroin Epidemic
There are very few things in this world that do not discriminate against age, race, ethnicity, or gender. Unfortunately, one of these is addiction.
The Heroin Epidemic: How Did We Get Here?
On a previous article, I have discussed the most alarming statistic involved in the dramatic rise in the number of heroin-related deaths in the last…
Pill Mills Epidemic: The Changing Face of Addiction
The heroin epidemic today has reached epic proportions. Perhaps the most alarming statistic involves the dramatic rise in the number of heroin-related deaths in…
Russel Newcombe
Russell Newcombe has been doing research and training on drug use for 30 years. After completing his PhD, he conducted his initial drugs research…