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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3631/1510005

Can Indian Classical Music Play a Role in Prevention of Substance Use Disorders and Rehabilitation of Persons Suffering from them?

Sravanti Sanivarapu

Article Type: Perspective | First Published: May 11, 2015

A speculation of the possible benefits of classical music from Indian sub-continent in persons prone to develop or suffering from substance use disorders, this article gives an outline of clinical promise of music as a complementary therapy for addiction and focuses on distinctive features, philosophical roots and effects of Indian classical music on emotions of the listener - raising the possibility of its efficacy in prevention of substance use disorders and rehabilitation of persons suffering...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3631/1510004

Smoking Addiction and Challenges in Treatment in Psychoses

Sutapa Basu

Article Type: Perspective | First Published: April 06, 2015

Schizophrenia is a major mental illness which affects young adults. It comes with a huge burden of illness and medication compliance is an essential part of recovery. However, despite compliance, there are instances of break through symptoms and some of this has been tied to smoking. Smoking is rampant all over the world and among patients with Schizophrenia, it is inordinately high....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3631/1510003

The Relationship between Psychoactive Drugs, the Brain and Psychosis

Sutapa Basu and Deeptanshu Basu

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: March 26, 2015

This paper explores the interaction between four psychoactive drugs, namely MDMA (Ecstasy), Cocaine, Methamphetamine and LSD, with neurotransmitters in the brain with the aim of understanding what links exist between these drugs and Psychosis. The paper aims to go beyond existing research on drugs and psychosis which has been primarily limited to cannabis (Marijuana) and psychosis. The findings and conclusions drawn show that all the drugs explored have the potential to induce psychosis in abuse...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3631/1510002

Logistic Regression to Assess Risk Factors in Offspring from Brazilian Families with Alcohol and Drug Problems

Roberta Paya, Luca Gomes Santoro, Denise Leite Vieira and Neliana Buzi Figlie

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: March 26, 2015

A case-control study was conducted with a convenience sample; the participants were paired by sex and age. Three hundred five families with children and adolescents (4-18 years of age) were evaluated; 60% (n=183) were in the study group, and 40% (n=122) were in the control group. In the study group, 73% (n=133) of the families had fathers with drinking problems and 27% (n=50) had fathers with illicit poly-drug addiction....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3631/1510001

Embracing Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS) Solution System: A Genomic Thrust

Kenneth Blum, Marcelo Febo, Zsolt Demotrovics and Rajendra D. Badgaiyan

Article Type: Editorial | First Published: February 21, 2015

The mysteries and underlying causes of addictive disorders have spawned a number of important questions which still plague researchers and treatment professionals alike. What populations are susceptible to addictive disorders based upon genetic predisposition? Why are they more susceptible than others? What considerations or adjustments must be made to care plans of certain individuals to maximize their opportunity for recovery?...

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