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How do drugs work in the brain to produce pleasure?
Most drugs that are abused directly or indirectly target the brain’s reward system by flooding the circuit with dopamine, a chemical in our bodies. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter present in regions of the brain that more
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#Rxchat: Our Top Ten Takeaways
Last week, The Fix and Phoenix House hosted a lively #Rxchat on prescription drug abuse. Participants debated why teens abuse Ritalin, how to help addicted veterans, whether abuse-resistant pills are a good idea, and more.
Regional News
2013 New England Public Service Award Luncheon
Phoenix Houses of New England will honor Senator Sheldon Whitehouse with the thirteenth annual New England Public Service Award on Monday, June 10.
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Heroin Spreads from Chicago Inner City to Suburbs
Heroin is devastating the city of Chicago, leading to addiction, overdose, gang violence, and a rise in murders. CBS News and “48 Hours” have an in-depth report on the drug war happening on Chicago’s city streets.
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