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Shedding Light on New Techniques for Treating Addiction
Sara Bellum
May 23, 2013
When our brains are healthy, we barely notice this marvel of engineering that controls our every thought, feeling, and move. But the many people suffering from brain disorders, including addiction, know that malfunctions in the brain can change who we are and how we manage our lives. Read More »
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How To Help a Friend in Need
September 24, 2009
Figuring out what to do when a friend or someone you know is having trouble with drugs or alcohol can be tricky. You want to help, but you might not know how to bring it up. Here are some tips. Read More »
11 CommentsHow Does Cocaine Work? It's Partly In Your Genes
September 21, 2009
You probably know that your genes help make you who you are. Except for identical twins, everyone has a slightly different set of genes, and when our genes interact with our environment, that’s what makes us unique individuals. Read More »
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Real Teens Ask: Can drugs give you viruses?
September 17, 2009
At NIDA's last Drug Facts Chat Day, Razorfang asked this question: "can you get viruses from drugs?" Read More »
6 CommentsDr. Nora Volkow Shakes Up Harlem
September 15, 2009
What do you want first, the good news or the bad news? Whenever a conversation starts this way, you know things are going to get interesting. Read More »
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Four Reasons Not To Smoke
September 10, 2009
Have you noticed that a lot of restaurants don't have indoor smoking sections anymore? More and more cities, counties, and entire states are banning indoor smoking. People everywhere are getting the message: smoking causes disease and death. Read More »
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