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Could DOI be the Magic Bullet? Part 1           

Research shows that serotonergic psychedelics became very interesting to the scientists who specialize in such arcane fields.

Alcohol, Placebos, and Some Startling Observations

A look at the role of expectations and social influence when placebos are involved in treatment for alcohol addiction.

Woo-Woo or Wisdom?

The more we practice, the more the brain will cooperate by producing the dopamine of anticipation to help us along the way.

What Is Akrasia and How Does It Impact Drug Addiction?

Dr. Dan Ariely, a psychologist and behavioral economist practicing behavioral medicine at Duke University, talks about akrasia and drug addiction.

Addicted to War

What feeds war addiction? Let’s look at the various theories and what vets explain what drives them, in their own words.

National Institute on Drug Abuse Funds Five-Year Search Into Genetics of Fentanyl Addiction

The National Institute on Drug Abuse is funding research into the genetics of fentanyl addiction, an area where the science is surprisingly thin.