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Futuristic Thinking about Engineering "Geneospirituality" to Help Prevent Relapse of Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS)
Kenneth Blum1,2,3,4,5,6, Thomas McLaughlin2, Abdalla Bowirrat3
1Division of Addiction Research and Education, Center for Sports, Exercise and Global Mental Health, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA.
EC Psychology and Psychiatry
|June 26, 2023
Summary
This article honors B. William Downs and explores futuristic geneospirituality engineering. Future advancements may help prevent relapse and protect against predispositions to reward deficiency syndrome (RDS) behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional science
- Genetics
- Behavioral science
Background:
- B. William Downs was a globally recognized figure in nutrition.
- He made significant contributions to scientific literature and founded Victory Nutrition International.
- His legacy includes a passion for helping others and a spirit of innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review futuristic concepts in geneospirituality engineering.
- To explore potential technological advancements for preventing relapse.
- To investigate methods for protecting against reward deficiency syndrome (RDS) predispositions.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual review of geneospirituality engineering.
- Exploration of futuristic technological advancements.
- Discussion of potential impacts on DNA and epigenetic factors.
Main Results:
- Geneospirituality engineering presents potential avenues for relapse prevention.
- Technological advancements may offer protection against RDS behaviors.
- Future developments could attenuate DNA antecedents and epigenetic insults.
Conclusions:
- Geneospirituality engineering holds promise for addressing addictive behaviors.
- Futuristic approaches may mitigate genetic and epigenetic factors contributing to RDS.
- This field offers innovative strategies for behavioral health interventions.
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