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How does stimulation of the brain’s pleasure circuit teach us to keep taking drugs?
Our brains are wired to ensure that we will repeat life-sustaining activities by associating those activities with pleasure or reward. Whenever this reward circuit is activated, the brain notes that something important is happening 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.
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Phoenix House Career Academy’s Jay Street Bombers Gear Up For The New Season
Meet the Phoenix House Career Academy Jay Street Bombers, new contenders in the 2013 New York City TCA Baseball League.
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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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