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N-Acetyl Cysteine May Help Reduce Gambling and Other Addictions
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Researchers have released the results of a new study that indicates
supplementation with N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) may reduce addictive
behavior in compulsive gamblers as well as individuals with other
addictions.

N-acetyl cysteine is thought to restore extracellular concentrations
of the chemical glutamate, which is often associated with reward in
the brain. This ability led researchers to believe NAC could have a
promising role to play in minimizing addictive behavior. The
researchers enrolled 27 pathological gamblers (12 women) in an 8-week
trial of NAC. The first part of the study was an open trial where
subjects each consumed daily doses of NAC. In this part of the study,
16 of 27 subjects (59.3 percent) reported experiencing less urges to
gamble. The effective dose of NAC ranged from 1,100 to 1,700 mg per
day.

I can understand a chemical inteference to some pharmaceutical addiction,
but non intrusive behavior modifications are needed to curb such
behaviors.which also involves some self discipline.

This sounds like a step back to the "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"
mentality.

BOfL

"ta" nc.rr.com> wrote in message
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On Sep 26, 9:26 am, "brian fletcher" bigpond.net.au> wrote:

All life function is chemistry. Even psychological
(neurological)reactions are affected by different co-factors
(regulatory promotors/repressors).
Z

On Sep 26, 10:51 am, zinnic gate.net> wrote:

But can't body chemistry be altered through mental activity? For
example, if I think about Jessica Simpson in a thong, don't certain
chemical reactions take place?

On Sep 26, 10:22 am, ta nc.rr.com> wrote:

On Sep 26, 11:40 am, zinnic gate.net> wrote:

On Sep 26, 11:28 am, ta nc.rr.com> wrote:

On Sep 26, 11:51 pm, zinnic gate.net> wrote:

So what was the chemistry behind that function?

MG

On Sep 26, 1:06 pm, zinnic gate.net> wrote:

On Sep 26, 4:38 pm, Michael Gordge xtra.co.nz> wrote:

Neurochemistry.