‘I’m just glad it wasn’t a kid,’ North Country woman says after finding nails in Almond Joys | News, Sports, Jobs

These small nails were found inside Almond Joy candy bars in Jefferson County. (Provided photo — New York State Police) GLEN PARK — Deborah Thomas said she had some candy leftover after filling 73 bags in preparation for trick-or-treaters on Saturday, so she unwrapped an Almond Joy and bit into it — only to find a needle-sized nail inside the...

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Alcohol and Dopamine

Alcohol has a powerful effect on dopamine activity in the brain. When we drink, the brain’s so-called reward circuits are flooded with dopamine. This produces euphoric feelings — or what we recognize as feeling “buzzed.” Dopamine also activates memory circuits in other parts of the brain that remember this pleasant experience and leave you thirsting for more. But over time,...

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Gov. Ricketts Announces Upcoming Test Nebraska Sites, Designates May

Media Contacts:   Taylor Gage, 402-471-1970 Justin Pinkerman, 402-471-1967   Media Release: Gov. Ricketts Announces Upcoming Test Nebraska Sites, Designates May as “Mental Health Awareness Month”     Gov. Ricketts (podium) and DHHS Director of Behavioral Health Sheri Dawson (standing, far left) at today’s press conference.   Video from today’s briefing is available by clicking here[1].  Governor Press Release 5.15.2020 –...

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