Understanding Addiction to Crack Cocaine

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Abstract | Cocaine Addiction Treatments to improve Control and reduce Harm (CATCH): New Pharmacological Treatment Options for Crack-Cocaine Dependence in the Netherlands

biomedcentral.com — “Abstract | Cocaine Addiction Treatments to improve Control and reduce Harm (CATCH): New Pharmacological Treatment Options for Crack-Cocaine Dependence in the NetherlandsView full resource at biomedcentral.com

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Cocaine and Crack Abuse and Addiction Treatment, Symptoms, Signs, Effects and Prevention by MedicineNet.com

medicinenet.com — “Read about symptoms and signs of cocaine and crack abuse and addiction. Plus, learn about treatment, prevention, and the physical and psychological effects of cocaine and crack abuse.View full resource at medicinenet.com

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Understanding the mind of a cocaine addict – TIME Healthland

healthland.time.com — “A protein known for its role in Rett syndrome -- a rare genetic brain disorder -- also works to regulate cocaine addiction, new research shows. In a study published today in Nature Neuroscience, Florida researchers were able to mimic in rats a human's transition to cocaine addiction: the tran...View full resource at healthland.time.com

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Cocaine Effects on Brain Genes Could Help Treat Addicts - TIME

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Cocaine & Crack: What Parents Need to Know

kidshealth.org — “Cocaine and crack are illegal drugs that produce an intense high and can cause a stroke, heart attack, or even death.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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Understanding the mind of a cocaine addict - Wellness - TIME.com

wellness.blogs.time.com — “A protein known for its role in Rett syndrome -- a rare genetic brain disorder -- also works to regulate cocaine addiction, new research shows. In a study published today in Nature Neuroscience, Florida researchers were able to mimic in rats a human's transition to cocaine addiction: the tran...View full resource at wellness.blogs.time.com

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How Cocaine Scrambles Genes in the Brain

feeds.digg.com — “This is a major step in understanding the development of cocaine addiction and a first step towards generating ideas for how we might use epigenetic regulation to modulate the development of addiction," says Peter Kalivas,View full resource at feeds.digg.com

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Aaron Sorkin: The Hardest Thing I Do Every Day Is Not Take Cocaine

huffingtonpost.com — “Lindsay Lohan claims her drug addiction is "a disease," and Aaron Sorkin talks about his similar experience with cocaine in a new interview in W. Sorkin also tells the magazine about writing 'The Social Network,' his relationship with Maureen Dowd and learning to write without cocaine.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

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Crack cocaine epidemic sweeps Brazil from the Amazon to Rio | World news | The Guardian

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Phil's crack habit shows EastEnders has lost the plot | Dreda Say Mitchell | Comment is free | The Observer

guardian.co.uk — “Dreda Say Mitchell: As EastEnders's Phil Mitchell descends into cocaine addiction, just how true to life are modern soap operas?View full resource at guardian.co.uk

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Junk food addiction may be clue to obesity - Diet and nutrition- msnbc.com

msnbc.msn.com — “Bingeing on high-calorie foods may be as addictive as cocaine or nicotine, and could cause compulsive eating and obesity, according to a study.View full resource at msnbc.msn.com

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Discovery Of Extensive Effects Of Cocaine On Genome Structure And Function In NIDA Study

medicalnewstoday.com — “A recent study supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) indicates that frequent consumption of addictive drugs such as cocaine produces long-term effects in areas of the brain assoView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Cocaine use found to alter genome structure and function in the brain: http://snipr.com/ige86

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The sweet taste of nostalgia - Chichester Today

chichester.co.uk — “The sweet taste of nostalgia - There is an addiction of epic proportions gripping our nation. I am not talking crack cocaine, opium or moonshine. No, the poison of choice seems to be pineapple cubes, bon bons and rhubarb and custard. This can only be the only explanation for the explosion of traditional sweetie shops.View full resource at chichester.co.uk

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Politicians 'must end public link with drink' | Irish Examiner

irishexaminer.com — “WITH a major study suggesting that alcohol is causing more harm to society than heroin or crack cocaine, a leading addiction counsellor has called on politicians to end their public relationship with drink.View full resource at irishexaminer.com

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Scared To Try Klonopin. (Newest posts first) - The People's Medicine Community

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