Author Archives: Britt Sager
Recreational substance use and neurotransmitters
Nervous system imbalances can lead to cravings, such as the desire to abuse recreational substances. However, engaging in recreational substance use can also lead to changes in nervous system function and ultimately nervous system imbalances. A number of neurotransmitters have … Continue reading
Posted in Neurology
Tagged acetylcholine, alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, cravings, dopamine, ecstasy, glutamate, heroin, ketamine, LSD, marijuana, MDMA, methamphetamine, nervous system, neurotransmitters, norepinephrine, recreational substances, serotonin, urges
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Horror autotoxicus: The story of autoimmunity
Autoimmunity has become a well-known concept in our modern world, although it was not widely accepted in mainstream medicine until the 1950s and 1960s. Many of us have a general idea what the term means or can list a number … Continue reading
Posted in Autoimmune, Immunology
Tagged autoimmune, autoimmunity, fatigue, joint issues, lupus, malaise, pain, SLE
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The NEI Connection 