excitotoxicity
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DocSnipesJun 26, 2025Neurobiological Strategies for Addiction Recovery: Regulating the Nervous System and HPA Axis
HealthNeurogenesisNeurobiological recoveryHPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis)Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)- DocSnipesFeb 5, 2025
Addressing Drug and Alcohol Related Brain Damage: Counselor Training and Neurocognitive Impact
HealthSubstance-induced brain disordersNeurocognitive disorderChronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)Wernicke's Encephalopathy - DocSnipesDec 22, 2024
The Neurochemical Basis of Pornography Addiction, Withdrawal, and Recovery
NeuroscienceNeurochemical processCompulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD)HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis)Andro accelerator hypothesis - DocSnipesNov 7, 2024
Aging and Mental Health: Understanding the Impact of Physical Changes
HealthHuman Growth Hormone (HGH) reductionEstrogen reductionTestosterone reductionNeuroprotection loss - DocSnipesNov 27, 2023
The Neurobiology of Depression: Understanding Neurotransmitter Imbalance and Lasting Relief Strategies
NeuroscienceNeurotransmitter imbalanceHormonal regulationSynaptic transmissionGoldilocks principle (neurobiology) - DocSnipesNov 15, 2023
Trauma-Related Brain Damage: The Neurotoxicity of Stress and Glutamate Imbalance
NeuroscienceGlutamateNeurotoxicityHPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis)Cortisol - DocSnipesNov 21, 2021
The Neurobiological Impact of Psychological Trauma and HPA Axis Dysfunction
PsychologyHPA Axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis)Threat Response SystemPsychological TraumaTraumatic Injury - DocSnipesApr 10, 2021
The Impact of CBD on Mood Disorders and Chronic Stress Physiology
HealthCortisolNorepinephrineDopamineAdrenaline - DocSnipesApr 5, 2021
The Pharmacology of Alcohol: Neurotransmitter Dysregulation, Systemic Damage, and Cognitive Impairment
HealthNeurotransmitter dysregulationSystemic inflammationCytochrome P450 enzymeModerate drinking guidelines - DocSnipesMar 30, 2021
The Interconnectedness of Stress, Thyroid, Gonadal Hormones, and Mood: Clinical Implications
HealthHPT axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis)HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis)HPG axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis)Thyroxine (T4) - DocSnipesMar 16, 2021
Oxytocin's Dual Nature: Impact on Mental Health, Mood, Cognition, and Behavior
PsychologyOxytocinVasopressinContext-dependent effectsIntranasal oxytocin - DocSnipesJan 21, 2021
The Complex Interplay of Hormones and Neurotransmitters in Mood and Behavioral Health
HealthNeurotransmitter families and receptor subtypes (e.g., 5HT1-7)Excitatory vs. Inhibitory NeurotransmittersHPA Axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis)Excitotoxicity (Glutamate) - DocSnipesDec 6, 2020
The Interconnected Systems: Brain, Hormones, and Neurotransmitters in Cognitive and Mood Functioning
HealthLimbic systemFrontal cortexHypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axisGut-brain axis - DocSnipesDec 6, 2020
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis: Its Role in Stress, Homeostasis, and Overall Health
HealthHPA Axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis)Fight-or-Flight ResponseHomeostasisGlucocorticoid Resistance - DocSnipesOct 18, 2020
Neurobiology of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Co-occurring Mental Health Issues
PsychologyObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)ComorbidityNeurobiologyNeurotransmitters - DocSnipesOct 3, 2020
The Profound Impact of Substance Exposure on Brain Development: From Fetal Life to Adulthood
HealthCritical periods of brain developmentNeurogenesisSynaptogenesisNeuronal migration - DocSnipesSep 19, 2020
Complementary Interventions in Addiction Treatment: Exploring Non-Traditional and Adjunctive Therapies
PsychologyComplementary interventionsAddiction treatmentNeurotransmitter rebalancingPsychopharmacology limitations - DocSnipesJun 6, 2020
The Neurobiological Impact of Trauma and Addiction: HPA Axis Dysregulation and Interventions
PsychologyHPA axis dysregulationNeurobiological abnormalitiesExcitotoxicityHypocortisolism - DocSnipesApr 11, 2020
The Neurobiology of Addiction: Understanding Tolerance, Withdrawal, and Neurotransmitter Dysregulation
NeuroscienceToleranceWithdrawal symptomsPost-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)Homeostasis - DocSnipesApr 11, 2020
Neurobiology of Addiction Part 2: Physiological Damage, Recovery, and Holistic Interventions
NeuroscienceHPA axis activationAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Emotional dysregulationNeurotoxicity - DocSnipesFeb 29, 2020
The Neurobiological Impact of Psychological Trauma: HPA Axis Dysfunction, Anxiety, and Depression
PsychologyHPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis)Threat response systemTraumatic injuryResilience - DocSnipesNov 26, 2019
The Impact of Poor Nutrition on Neurotransmitter Balance, Mental Health, and Addiction Recovery
HealthMalnutritionNeurotransmitter balanceGut microbiomeHPA axis - DocSnipesFeb 15, 2019
The Delicate Balance: Understanding GABA and Glutamate for Mood, Health, and Well-being
NeuroscienceGABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)GlutamateNeurotransmittersExcitatory neurotransmitter
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