To Treat Drug Dependency, Doctors Are Burning Off Chunks of Addicts’ Brains

Published December 17, 2012

To Treat Drug Dependency, Doctors Are Burning Off Chunks of Addicts‘ Brains
For people combatting drug addiction and those trying to help them, the battle can be long and arduous. Right now, treating heroin or cocaine addictions involves behavioral interventions, replacement substances (such as methadone) or detoxification … Read more on Smithsonian (blog)

Law enforcement hopes bill closes synthetic drug loophole
It was important to stop the flow of the synthetic drugs, which can cause violent, dangerous behavior and hallucinations, Burke said. “This stuff has almost become public enemy No. 1,” he added. Stakeholders hope a bill sitting on Gov. John Kasich’s … Read more on Lancaster Eagle Gazette