New research suggests the intense craving for addictive drugs like alcohol and cocaine may be caused by dopamine controlling genes that alter the brain circuitry underlying addiction. Intriguingly, the results also suggest an answer to why drugs that treat major depression must typically be taken for weeks before they are effective.
Smoking Cannabis Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke, according to an...
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