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The Science of Addiction

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Addiction: "Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction"
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Addiction: "Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction"

Throughout much of the last century, scientists studying drug abuse labored in the shadows of powerful myths and misconceptions about the nature of addiction. Today, thanks to science, our views and our responses to drug abuse have changed dramatically. Groundbreaking discoveries about the brain have revolutionized our understanding of drug addiction, enabling us to respond effectively to the problem.
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Addiction Science: From Molecules to Managed Care
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Addiction Science: From Molecules to Managed Care

Recent scientific advances have revolutionized our understanding of drug abuse and addiction, which is now recognized as a chronic relapsing brain disease expressed in the form of compulsive behaviors. This understanding has improved our ability to both prevent and treat addiction.
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