Alzheimer’s disease is a concept in evolution; it is considered by most to be a degenerative brain disease that was first described in 1906 and is the most common cause of dementia. Over the past 100 years, we have learned that many biological and clinical phenomena are included under the rubric of Alzheimer’s disease and that perhaps the term can best be considered a two-word eponym that reveals as much about our ignorance as about our knowledge. (more…)

Addiction is more than frequent drug use. Recent scientific research provides strong evidence that drugs not only interfere with normal brain functioning but also have long-term effects on brain metabolism and activity. Those addicted to drugs experience compulsive drug craving and cannot quit by themselves. Treatment of dementia is necessary to end this compulsive behavior. (more…)