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January 29, 2015

Science

Dying To Be Free

Twelve-step programs treat alcohol and drugs according to the same principles. But heroin changes the way the brain works. If there’s a medication that treats heroin addiction, why aren’t we using it?

Jason Cherkis Huffington Post Jan 2015 1h30min Permalink