Browsing by Subject "Addiction"
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(2009-05-15)The phenomenon of addiction has been a subject of investigation for a number of academic disciplines, but little has been written about addiction from a philosophical perspective. This dissertation inserts philosophy into ...
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(2012-07-16)Up to 65% of individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) experience neuropathic pain, and cite this as one of the most significant consequences of injury. Opiate analgesics are one of the most effective, but also most ...
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(2011-02-22)The years following World War II symbolized a new beginning for the United States. While at the height of global power, Americans founds that they were able to experience a leisurely existence where items, desired instead ...
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(2018-05-09)Opioids have been utilized for millennia for analgesia, but are accompanied by numerous adverse effects in addition to their pain relief abilities. These include tolerance, opioid-induced hyperalgesia, the propensity for ...
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(2012-04-23)This study examined alterations in the rewarding properties of opioids due to social interaction. The first experiment explored the role of peer interactions on drug reward. Adolescent male mice were administered morphine ...
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When an animal is conducting instrumental behavior (e.g., pressing a lever to earn food), responding can be guided by two different response strategies: goal-directed or habitual. Experimenters are able to determine an ...
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Impact of Ghrelin Receptor Antagonism on Nicotine Addiction & Cessation Related Weight Gain/Regain (2017-04-24)Nicotine (NIC) addiction remains a prevalent concern in the US. The number of users continues to climb while cessation success remains low due to the lack of successful available options for quitting. NIC, a well-known ...