Brain Damage
Getting moving can help mitigate memory deterioration caused by booze, researchers say. MORE
Women's brains recover white matter quickly in early recovery, while men don't make such progress for over a year, a new study shows. MORE
Concerned officials join forces with an alcohol manufacturer to try to dissuade South Africa's many drinking teens. MORE
Non-drinking teens with a family history of alcoholism show weaker brain responses to risky decisions. MORE
The author of a new study tells The Fix why we shouldn't see the drug as safe. MORE
By Will Godfrey
Loss of balance and coordination caused by alcoholism is long-term, perhaps even permanent, say scientists. MORE
By Tony O'Neill
From Super 8 to True Blood, movie zombies are back in style as a crystal meth epidemic rages nationwide. Zombies, vampires and other movie monsters have always served as terrifying metaphors for the evils of drug use and addiction. Horror-film buff Tony O’Neill shares his top 10 list of the world's scariest—and druggiest—movies. MORE
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