Malibu Beach Recovery Center - Dopamine for Dummies - Understanding Dr. Kenneth Blum and the Reward Deficiency Syndrome - Comments http://www.malibubeachrecoveryblog.com/ Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab Center: Joan Borsten: Malibu, California en Copyright 2011 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:24:56 -0800 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:24:56 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.32-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Ginnie Moore I really like this article. What a wonderful place this recovery center seems to be. The idea that one can increase dopamine through these holistic ways is very encouraging. Replacing drugs with different drugs certainly cannot be the answer!!! The pharmaceutical companies are so profit driven that there is no way for them to approve of any natural remedies!

]]> http://www.malibubeachrecoveryblog.com/genetics-and-addiction/dopamine-for-dummies---understanding-dr-kenneth-blum-and-the-reward-deficiency-syndrome/#18923 http://www.malibubeachrecoveryblog.com/genetics-and-addiction/dopamine-for-dummies---understanding-dr-kenneth-blum-and-the-reward-deficiency-syndrome/#18923 Dr. Kenneth BlumGenetics and AddictionReward Deficiency Syndrome Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:04:34 -0800 Joan Borsten Becky Henry As one person helping people with addictions to another, I thank you for this succinct explanation of these findings on dopamine and addiction. I saw some mention of overeating and am curious about a few things.
1. Does the Malibu Recovery Center help people with eating disorders?
2. What are options for those who cannot afford this treatment(no insurance) to access the low glycemic dietary planning and supplement regime?
3. Do you know of any research that has been done with eating disorders and the Reward Deficiency Syndrome.

Thank you!
Becky Henry
Hope Network, Inc.

]]> http://www.malibubeachrecoveryblog.com/genetics-and-addiction/dopamine-for-dummies---understanding-dr-kenneth-blum-and-the-reward-deficiency-syndrome/#19617 http://www.malibubeachrecoveryblog.com/genetics-and-addiction/dopamine-for-dummies---understanding-dr-kenneth-blum-and-the-reward-deficiency-syndrome/#19617 Dr. Kenneth BlumGenetics and AddictionReward Deficiency Syndrome Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:04:34 -0800 Joan Borsten Joan Borsten Hi Becky: Thank you for your kind comments.
1. Does the Malibu Recovery Center help people with eating disorders?
Answer: We specialize in addiction to prescription drugs, street drugs, alcohol, depression and anxiety. We have had clients who also have eating disorders but we do not specialize in eating disorders.
2. What are options for those who cannot afford this treatment(no insurance) to access the low glycemic dietary planning and supplement regime?
Answer: Our diet is not designed to help people lose weight, but clients who exercise portion control can lose weight. The first Malibu Beach Recovery Cookbook will be available in 2011. Synaptose is already available through "http://rewarddeficiencysyndrome.com/prods.php." Two of the Malibu Beach Recovery Center staff have tried synaptose for weight loss and find it does reduce cravings.
3. Do you know of any research that has been done with eating disorders and the Reward Deficiency Syndrome.
Answer: I forwarded your question to the company that administers Dr. Blum’s patents and received back a wealth of material. Too much to publish here, so I emailed it directly to you.

Hope this has been helpful. Joan

]]> http://www.malibubeachrecoveryblog.com/genetics-and-addiction/dopamine-for-dummies---understanding-dr-kenneth-blum-and-the-reward-deficiency-syndrome/#19717 http://www.malibubeachrecoveryblog.com/genetics-and-addiction/dopamine-for-dummies---understanding-dr-kenneth-blum-and-the-reward-deficiency-syndrome/#19717 Dr. Kenneth BlumGenetics and AddictionReward Deficiency Syndrome Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:04:34 -0800 Joan Borsten Shannon Campbell I agree that this article is very helpful in further understanding the elements of addiction. I am currently studying Psychology in hope of obtaining a Doctorate in the field and have been very intrigued by reward deficiency theories and associated treatments.

As a long-term sufferer of alcoholism and anorexia/bulimia now in recovery, I am also very interested in any information you may have regarding links to eating disorders as previously referenced. If you wouldn't mind forwarding some of the information you have, it would be very much appreciated.

Thank you. Shannon

]]> http://www.malibubeachrecoveryblog.com/genetics-and-addiction/dopamine-for-dummies---understanding-dr-kenneth-blum-and-the-reward-deficiency-syndrome/#23951 http://www.malibubeachrecoveryblog.com/genetics-and-addiction/dopamine-for-dummies---understanding-dr-kenneth-blum-and-the-reward-deficiency-syndrome/#23951 Dr. Kenneth BlumGenetics and AddictionReward Deficiency Syndrome Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:04:34 -0800 Joan Borsten