Study Cites Military Hospitals Over Substance Abuse

Study cites military hospitals over substance abuse – A new study finds military doctors wrote nearly 3.8 million prescriptions for pain relievers in 2009 – more than four times the number written in 2001. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on the problem of military substance abuse that is reaching epidemic proportions.

School of Medicine, NIH Scientists Pinpoint Brain Area's Role in Learning and …

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An area of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex is responsible for decisions made on the spur of the moment, but not those made based on prior experience or habit, according to a new basic science study from substance abuse researchers at the …
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