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By Sarah Beller
New research suggests that drug cravings and decision-making are linked in the brain. MORE
His band may share the same name as a potent form of alcohol, but Everclear lead singer Art Alexakis has more than two decades of sobriety under his belt. MORE
Real hunger? Or emotional eating? Knowing the difference can help prevent food addiction. MORE
Cocaine really depresses lab mice, low-income smokers have the most trouble quitting, and scientists identify biological markers that predict alcohol withdrawal seizures. MORE
By Will Godfrey
Pot legalization forges ahead in key states, Cops filmed beating Bronx teen during drug arrest, and singer Florence Welch got so drunk she set fire to her hotel room. MORE
Heavy drinkers' brains release more booze-induced endorphins than other people's. MORE
Trouble for female alcoholics, new anti-craving drugs, a rise in caffeine addiction, and other medical news. MORE
Airports can be dangerous to even the most sober travelers. Melissa Burton white-knuckles it through a recent journey. MORE
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Scientists discover cocaine-blocking molecule, food addiction could be at the root of global obesity epidemic, and rapper Lil' Scrappy goes to rehab for marijuana addiction.
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Fundamentalists seek to eradicate behaviors "contrary to Islam" with deadly attacks on brothels and liquor stores.
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As Americans cut back, tobacco companies fight to keep customers with more giveaways.
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A homeless alcoholic helps a transit worker catch some shut eye by taking over his duties.
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