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Fatty and Sugary Foods May Be as Addictive as Cocaine and Cigarettes

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:44 +0000

There is a growing body of evidence suggesting fatty and sugary foods rewire the brain in the same way drugs like cocaine and nicotine do, leading to addiction.

Addiction Vaccines Will Potentially Cure Nicotine and Drug Dependencies

Nick Romano — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:45:55 +0000

Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection.

Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he tells The New York Times in reference to rehab programs.

Bruno Mars to Plead Guilty to Drug Possession

Lori Crofford — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:39:03 +0000

Back in September, Bruno mars was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance after a Las Vegas Bathroom attendant turned him in (I wonder if Bruno forgot to tip the attendant). He will be in court on Friday. –On Friday, Bruno will plead guilty to felony cocaine possession. As part of his deal, [...]