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Drug Czar: Pot Legalization Won’t Change Mission

President Barack Obama’s new strategy for fighting the nation’s drug problem will include a greater emphasis on using public …

Beer’s Taste Alone Can Trigger Desire for Drink

By Maia SzalavitzApril 16, 20130

The latest research shows that even the taste of beer is sufficient to activate the brain‘s pleasure circuits.

U.N. Report Suggests Some Autism & Addiction Treatments Are Akin to Torture

By Maia SzalavitzMarch 06, 20130

So-called treatments for drug users and the disabled in some places of the world—including the U.S.— are far from helpful, says a new United Nations (U.N.) report.

Study: Internet Addicts Suffer Withdrawal Symptoms Like Drug Users

By Ollie JohnFeb. 19, 20130

Obsessive internet users can undergo ‘comedowns’ similar to those experienced by people using ecstasy, researchers say.

Can a Brain Tumor Turn You Into a Gambler?

By Maia SzalavitzFeb. 15, 20130

Former San Diego mayor Maureen O’Connor’s attorneys argued this week that a tumor contributed to her betting more than $1 billion and losing $3 billion over a decade.

Could A Dopamine Gene Be the Answer to a Longer Life?

By Maia SzalavitzJan. 11, 20130

A gene linked to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and addiction might also help you live to be 100.

Lasting Legacy of Recessions: Behavior Problems Among Teens

By Olivia B. WaxmanJan. 03, 20130

Fiscal cliff negotiations tested everyone’s patience, but even young children who don’t understand national budgets may show signs of strain during such economic insecurity.