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Cocaine disrupts brain’s happiness receptors.

Cocaine is one of the most popular drugs in the world, causing short-term euphoria but long-term disruption to the brain’s ability to experience happiness. A

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Rise in Illegal Drug Consumption

The consumption of illegal drugs has significantly increased over the past decade, according to the United Nations. Opioids such as heroin and cannabis are responsible

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Cocaine-Producing Tobacco Plant

In a groundbreaking development, Chinese scientists have successfully modified the genes of a tobacco plant to produce cocaine. The aim of this research is to

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Top German Cities for Cocaine Consumption

The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) has released a report on the consumption of illegal drugs in 104 European cities across

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Natural brake prevents cocaine addiction

New research has found that the interaction between the stimulating neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin in the brain can determine whether or not a person develops