Researchers Identify Pathway That May Protect Against Cocaine Addiction

Researchers identify pathway that may protect against cocaine addiction

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Research suggests that about 1 in 5 people who use cocaine will become addicted, but it remains unclear why certain people are more vulnerable to drug addiction than others. "A key step in understanding addiction and advancing treatment is to identify …
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Ozzy denies divorce, admits drug use

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London – Despite rumours of divorce stemming from the couple living apart and being spotted without their wedding rings, the 'Changes' singer revealed this morning (16.04.13) that the estrangement is due to him relapsing into substance abuse.
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Billionaire T. Boone Pickens Sues His Son, Alleging 'Cyberbullying'

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The first few posts were personal, but innocent enough, focusing on his recovery from drug addiction. Slowly, though, the blog began to morph into something much uglier; the result, says Michael's family, of a heated Thanksgiving dinner. To date, he …
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Lehigh County opens new drug and alcohol center

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Of the roughly 24 million people nationally who have chronic substance abuse disorders, at least 9 million have dual diagnoses. Addiction principally overlaps with mental-health disorders, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar and …
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