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Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit?
5 key steps might make it easier to start 2009 with less dependency

Honey Bees on Cocaine ’Dance’ When Food Is Found
Research backs theory that insects' brain reward system activates pleasure centers

10% of U.S. High School Seniors Use Vicodin
And the decline in marijuana use among teens is slowing, survey finds

Painkillers Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths
More popularity, availability of these medications may be reason, study suggests

5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs
U.S. report finds 2.3 million of them currently abstain from alcohol, drugs

Blocking Drug-Related Memories May Prevent Relapses
Animal brain receptor study suggests new treatments for addiction in humans

Methadone Kills Resistant Leukemia Cells
Low doses of drug used to treat opioid addiction worked without toxic effects, study finds

Accidental Overdoses in the Home Soaring
Study finds huge increase in number of people dying after mixing meds, illegal drugs

Drug Test Cheaters Turning to Web
Report finds dozens of products on more than 1,000 sites

Drug Helps Heroin Addicts Stay Clean
Those taking buprenorphine lasted almost twice as long until using again, study says