Addiction: Relatively Speaking

Published December 18, 2012

Addiction: Relatively Speaking
The antibodies attach to the cocaine in the bloodstream trapping it there. So long as the cocaine does not pass into the brain, it is rendered impotent. No high, no reason to smoke or snort. Some addicts in the study used cocaine after the vaccine had … Read more on PBS NewsHour

Quitting Junk Food Is Like Drug Withdrawal, Study Suggests
If you know a junk-food junkie with a stockpile of Twinkies in their garage, the following news might not be a big surprise: Researchers have found that quitting a diet high in fat and sugar produces changes in the brain similar to withdrawal from … Read more on LiveScience.com

Rudolph's Red Nose Resolved
"These results highlight the intrinsic physiological properties of Rudolph's legendary luminous red nose, which help to protect it from freezing during sleigh rides and to regulate the temperature of the reindeer's brain, factors essential for flying … Read more on MedPage Today