Researchers identify PV neurons in the prefrontal cortex as the gatekeepers of drug addiction relapse, offering a new target for precision treatment.

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Cocaine addiction isn’t simply a failure of willpower — it’s the result of lasting biological changes in the brain.

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Nicotine from e-cigarettes can affect the brains of young people.

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