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The opioid crisis: What are dangers of fentanyl and its derivatives?

August 29, 2018 Baylor Psychiatry Clinic,  Dr. Thomas Kosten,  Nicole Blanton,  opioids

By now, you are likely aware of the opioid epidemic in the United States. While there has been much public discussion about the abuse of

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When does gaming become unhealthy?

March 23, 2018 Dr. Thomas Kosten,  Healthcare,  Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,  Mental Health,  Nicole Blanton,  Psychiatry

You may have noticed a rise in popularity of video games such as Fortnight and Clash Royale. Even music superstar Drake has gotten in on

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Opioid addiction: What you need to know

April 6, 2016 Dipali Pathak,  Dr. Thomas Kosten,  drug abuse,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Men's Health,  Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,  opioids,  Psychiatry,  Women's Health

The issue of opioid addiction in the United States has been brought front and center by various groups, including the White House and the Centers

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Vaccines to treat addictions?

October 21, 2014 addiction,  Cocaine vaccine,  Dr. Thomas Kosten,  Healthcare,  Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,  Psychiatry,  Research,  vaccine,  Vaccines

Could a vaccine be used in the future to treat an addiction to nicotine, cocaine, methamphetamine and opiates? Dr. Thomas Kosten, professor and the Jay

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What to do with unexpected research results

May 30, 2014 Cocaine vaccine,  Dipali Pathak,  Dr. Thomas Kosten,  failed research,  Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,  Psychiatry,  Research

When research results are not as expected, it can be challenging for the investigator, especially for those just starting out. However, as Dr. Thomas Kosten,

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Under the influence: Alcohol Awareness Month

April 22, 2013 Alcoholism,  Andy Phifer,  BCM,  Dr. Thomas Kosten,  Mental Health,  Psychiatry

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, so this is a good time to stop and think: Are you or someone you love drinking too much? Take

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNiMWHUhbc

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