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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Cannabis Use Doubles Chances of Vehicle Crash

Drivers who consume cannabis within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a vehicle collision as those who are not under the influence of ...  > full story

Addicts' Cravings Have Different Roots in Men and Women

A new brain imaging study suggests stress robustly activates areas of the brain associated with craving in cocaine-dependent women, while drug cues activate ...  > full story

Homeless Heavy Drinkers Imbibe Less When Housing Allows Alcohol, Study Finds

A study of a controversial housing project that allows chronically homeless people with severe alcohol problems to drink in their apartments ...  > full story

Clue as to Why Alcohol Is Addicting: Scientists Show That Drinking Releases Brain Endorphins

Drinking alcohol leads to the release of endorphins in areas of the brain that produce feelings of pleasure and reward, according to a ...  > full story

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