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Drug Use Linked with Brain Differences in Teens
LiveScience: Teens who have used drugs even just once in their lives have brain characteristics that are different from those who have never used drugs, a new study finds. In the study, the researchers scanned
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Robinson to Speak on Motivation, Addiction
APS Fellow Terry E. Robinson is the recipient of a 2014 William James Fellow Award. Robinson, Elliot S. Valenstein Distinguished University Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan, will deliver his award
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Why “Just Say No” Doesn’t Work
Scientific American: “Just say no.” In 1982 First Lady Nancy Reagan uttered those three words in response to a schoolgirl who wanted to know what she should say if someone offered her drugs. The first
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Books to Check Out: January 2014
Starting this month, the Observer will be publishing a list of recent books by APS members. To submit a new book, email apsobserver@psychologicalscience.org. Depression and Drugs: The Neurobehavioral Structure of a Psychological Storm by Martin
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Breaking Bad Habits
Cross-cutting addiction research is leading to individualized treatments. It also may help identify people most at risk for relapse.
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Various Ways You Might Accidentally Get Drunk
The Atlantic: I don’t know what’s wrong with me!” Having cast your merlot across your boss’s sweater, you futilely thrust a napkin in her direction. You’re no stranger to a drink. Why now—at the company