Scientists identify the protein DeltaFosB as the "master switch" that rewires the brain's memory and reward circuits, driving chronic cocaine addiction and relapse.

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Scientists found that cocaine changes how the hippocampus region of the brain functions, contributing to the ongoing ...

When a cocaine addict relapses, it isn't a matter of personal failure—it's the biological result of their brain's rewiring, ...

Gina Roberts used to have this recurring nightmare: frantic and broke, she would search everywhere for a drink, but always the alcohol would remain out of reach. The dream would trigger such ...

English rocker Billy Idol, real name William Michael Albert Broad, one of the original punk rockers, recently sat down with Bill Maher for the Club Random ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A drug addict defied his attorneys and pleaded guilty to first-degree murder of an acquaintance, saying he believed it was the only way he could save himself from going to ...

AT the height of his powers, gangster Andrew Pritchard was funneling millions of pounds’ worth of narcotics into the UK, ...

Scientists say microwave-assisted frying may reduce oil absorption in French fries while keeping them crispy, potentially making fried foods healthier.

This sophisticated, character-driven sitcom from the creators of Scrubs and Ted Lasso is very funny. And it’s proof that all that drama hasn’t blunted Carrell’s comic edge ...

A steady stream of teen vaping emergencies reveals deeper risks. Young people and parents need to know the unique risks to ...

Methamphetamine was once considered a mostly American drug problem, but that perception is rapidly changing. Across Europe, new trafficking routes, industrial-scale labs, and expanding criminal ...