Brain Science
Alco-Pops: A Refreshment to Rethink
June 22, 2010
Alcohol companies have tapped into a growing market to introduce underage drinkers to their products, on the basis that kids who acquire a taste for alcoholic drinks early are more likely to get hooked. Read More »
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Word of the Day: Neuroscience
April 15, 2010
Your school probably has science classes like biology and chemistry and maybe even ecology, but does it offer a class specifically on neuroscience? Read More »
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Word of the Day: Euphoria
March 24, 2010
Euphoria: A feeling of well-being or elation. Read More »
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Brain Awareness Week: Smart Brains, Sneaky Drugs
March 16, 2010
Here at NIDA, we can't learn enough about the brain. Other scientists are brain-obsessed too-there's even a Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign to spread the word about the progress and benefits of brain research. Read More »
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So... Why Do People Like Drugs?
January 19, 2010
Is there something magical about drugs and alcohol with us humans? So what's our fascination and why do some of us like them so much?! Actually, before we try and answer that one, let me just say: we are not alone. Read More »
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