Science Bulletins: Cocaine’s Tug-of-War in the Brain


 

Science Bulletins: Cocaine’s Tug-of-War in the Brain – Scientists from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine are probing neurons in the brain’s reward center to learn why cocaine can be so addictive. A recent study reveals that the drug activates two different types of nerve cells. An imbalance in these cells may fuel cocaine addiction.

 

High times: Weighing in on marijuana

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At the same time, Connecticut and Massachusetts passed measures legalizing the drug for medicinal purposes, making them the 17th and 18th states to do so. Washington … That organization argues that studies have found marijuana to be the most popular …
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A Potentially Life-Saving New Medication for Cocaine Users

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Rats injected with the esterase are unaffected by even lethal doses of cocaine. The esterase doesn't survive long in the body, so it isn't intended as an addiction treatment. Rather, like naloxone (aka Narcan) for heroin overdose it has the potential …
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Don't Mess with the Zohar: Backstage at new Dusty Springfield Musical

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From alcohol & cocaine addiction, to her controversial coming out to her refusing to perform to segregated audiences in South Africa, Forever Dusty balances the luscious lightness of the music with the heavy human struggles. In the below video, Dusty …
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