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NIH Study Sheds Light on How to Reset the Addicted Brain

37880109 Research suggests that targeted stimulation of the brain's prefrontal cortex is a promising treatment for addiction

NY Medical Marijuana Bill Debated on Long Island

MJ Bag Substance abuse treatment providers aired their concerns at the Long Island Marijuana Summit recently at the Seafield Center, a rehab facility in Amityville.

Evidence of Harmful Effects of Alcohol Stronger Than Data on Benefits

19175653 The evidence of the harmful effects of alcohol outweighs data on the benefits of drinking, a physician writes in the current issue of the journal Addiction.

Investors Have Their Eyes on Marijuana Market

Marijuana-and-money Investors are paying more attention to the burgeoning marijuana market, in light of the drug's legalization in Washington state and Colorado, USA Today reports. With more states considering similar legislation, and a growing number of Americans favoring legalization, the business community's interest is increasing.

Study Explores Alcohol Dependence

39169605 Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine have shown that the brains of heavy drinkers process alcohol in a way that encourages substance dependence.

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