Tag Archives: Memory

Why Do People Experience Memory Problems When They are Depressed?

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While depression means being in a low mood, tired, and feeling hopeless, depression can also mean being more forgetful than usual. To avoid any further cognitive impairments from occurring, seek treatment for depression to make sure you have lasting memories going forward. Memory Problems with Depression Memory problems tend to occur when depression first begins, and even […]

How Can Erasing Memories Potentially Treat Opioid Addiction?

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While it may appear that people suffer from addiction longer because of the thrill of the high, uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms can also deter them from becoming sober. The most difficult part of treating opioid addiction is preventing relapse. A new study has shown that interrupting the neural pathway responsible for opiate-associated memories has the potential […]