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What happens to your brain when you take drugs?
Drugs are made of chemicals, many similar to the chemicals already in our system. Drugs alter the way nerve cells normally send, receive, and process information. They do this by (1) imitating the brain’s natural 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
Gables Residential Volunteers at Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic
Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic was delighted to welcome a group of enthusiastic volunteers from Gables Residential, an award-winning real estate company. Volunteers cleaned, painted and landscaped for the day.
In the Headlines
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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