Addiction breaks the brain's dopamine system, Dr. Ruth Potee tells Easthampton crowd

Addiction breaks the brain's dopamine system, Dr. Ruth Potee tells Easthampton crowd | MassLive

February 26, 2016 

Potee said heroin use at first causes a massive spike in dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain that makes people feel good. But the inevitable crash sends dopamine levels much lower than they were before, creating a new baseline and launching intense craving just to get back to normal -- especially in those who are predisposed to addiction.

Montana medical marijuana debate heats up, SafeMontana under microscope

Montana medical marijuana debate heats up, SafeMontana under microscope | KTVQ Billings News

February 22, 2016 

The battleground for medical marijuana in Montana is back, with both sides fired up, making their case to voters as signatures for initiatives are due in June.

The SafeMontana campaign promoting Initiative 176 would repeal the use of medical marijuana in the state.

Influx of overdoses due to synthetic drugs seen in Montana | KTVQ Billings News

Influx of overdoses due to synthetic drugs seen in Montana | KTVQ Billings News

February 15, 2016 

Most parents have talked to their kids about the dangers of methamphetamine, heroin and other illegal drugs. But there's a new threat being seen more and more in Montana — Designer synthetic drugs, which can be deadly.