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Addiction

In transcranial magnetic stimulation, a magnetic device placed near the skull delivers painless pulses to the brain.

Could Magnets Help Treat Drug Addiction?

A new study suggests transcranial magnetic simulation could reduce cravings in cocaine addicts

Cool Finds

Heroin Use Is on the Rise Again, Thanks to Suburban White Users

OxyContin is heroin’s new gateway drug, experts say

New Research

This Google Glass Owner Only Took His Device Off to Sleep And Shower

And when he checked into rehab, he couldn’t stop touching his right temple

New Research

So Far, E-Cigarettes Don’t Seem to Have Inspired Many Smokers to Quit

E-cigarette users were no more or less likely to quit than smokers who stuck with tobacco

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The Nic Fix

Put down your lighters and pick up your health care cards—, nicotine vaccines are in the works

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