The Basketball Diaries – the Effects of Drugs

The Basketball Diaries – The Effects of Drugs – After watching this film, I was quite struct by Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance. I decided to make a music video about the deterioration of Jim’s life throughout the film.

Blocking memory recall could help treat PTSD and drug addiction

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"People suffering with addiction are often exposed to environmental cues that remind them of the rewarding effects of the drug. This can lead to drug relapse, one of the major problems with persistent addictions to drugs such as opiates. "If we are …
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Woman gives birth to drug–addicted baby, faces abuse charges

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Prosecutors say the boy was born with drug addiction symptoms, and spent several weeks in an intensive care unit while recovering. The boy was eventually given to a foster family, and prosecutors say he will suffer from the physical and mental effects …
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