The science of empathy, forgiveness, and prosocial behavior

An interview with psychologist Michael McCullough. Michael McCullough, PhD, an experimental psychologist at the University of California at San Diego, is a prolific researcher focusing on prosocial behavior. He recently answered questions about what we are learning from his lab research and other studies in the area. Tell us about your background. What sparked your … Continue reading The science of empathy, forgiveness, and prosocial behavior

Purdue in $8.3B opioid deal with US

Purdue Pharma has reached an $8.34 billion settlement with the Justice Department over its aggressive marketing of OxyContin, paving the way for the drugmaker to steer future profits to cities and states that accuse it of stoking an opioid-addiction crisis in America. Because Purdue is bankrupt from settling prior claims related to the drug, it … Continue reading Purdue in $8.3B opioid deal with US

Hope is Dope – Breakthrough for Addicts Seeking Recovery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN7NCQUiLrI This is the cutting edge of breaking addiction. Never before has anyone thought of taking into consideration the role of your own brain chemistry in recovery even from such 'crutch' drugs as Vivitrol, Methadone and Suboxone. Everyone hoping to recover from addiction needs to consider the information in this video presentation. Steve Treu is a … Continue reading Hope is Dope – Breakthrough for Addicts Seeking Recovery