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Drunken Fruit Flies Help Scientists Find Potential Drug Target For Alcoholism

Drunken fruit flies have helped researchers identify networks of genes -- also present in humans -- that play a key role in alcohol ...  > full story

Crushing Cigarettes In A Virtual Reality Environment Reduces Tobacco Addiction

Smokers who crushed computer-simulated cigarettes as part of a psychosocial treatment program in a virtual reality ...  > full story

Anti-smoking Law Helps Waiters To Quit Smoking In Spain

Researchers in Spain have studied the impact of the law banning smoking in public places such as bars and restaurants on those working in these places. The ...  > full story

Teen Attitudes Toward Smoking Linked To Likelihood Of Drinking And Using Drugs

New research looks at the specific ways parents and peers influence teenagers to smoke, drink and use marijuana in combination. ...  > full story
 

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