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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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“Glee” Star Continues Path to Recovery From Drug Addiction
April 30, 2013
Recovery from addiction doesn’t mean completing a rehabilitation program and then you are cured. Addiction is a brain disease that requires commitment and effort every single day to stay off drugs. It can also mean more than one round of treatment—and usually does. Read More »
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Some Consequences Last Forever: Alcohol Awareness Month
April 25, 2013
In the past 5 years, Danny McCoy has told this story to thousands of teens: When he was 19 years old, he drove home from a fraternity party after a night of drinking. He fell asleep for only a few seconds. Read More »
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Secondhand Smoke: You’re Exposed to More Than You Think
April 23, 2013
Many of us don’t realize how much secondhand smoke we inhale each day. We tend to forget about the person smoking outside a restaurant or sitting on a park bench. People’s smoking in the apartment next door affects us as well. Read More »
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A New Look for NIDA for Teens
April 18, 2013
Facebook isn’t the only Web site that gets a makeover now and then. Read More »
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The Ability To Quit: Written in Your Genes?
April 16, 2013
The relationship between genes and addiction is complex. Read More »
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