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The Science of Opioid Addiction and Treatment
Opioids mimic the body's natural pain relievers, binding to receptor proteins in the brain and sometimes inducing euphoria.
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The Link Between High-Potency Cannabis Use and Psychosis
Regular use of cannabis could increase an adolescent's likelihood of developing a psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia.
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Scientists Capture the First Light from the Big Bang
Feast your eyes on one of the most important images in all of cosmology: a picture of the first light
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What will it take to get out of this pandemic?
In most U.S. states, a surge in cases is reigniting conversations about the country’s response to the pandemic.