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Addiction Science: From Molecules to Managed Care

Cover: Addiction Science: From Molecules to Managed Care

Explores the science behind such questions as what is addiction, why do people abuse drugs, and how does drug use change the brain, as well as research-based information about prevention, treatment, relapse, and HIV/AIDS.

Published: July 2008
Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Explores the science behind such questions as what is addiction, why do people abuse drugs, and how does drug use change the brain, as well as research-based information about prevention, treatment, relapse, and HIV/AIDS.
Cover: Addiction Science: From Molecules to Managed Care
Date: 
July 2008
Author: 
National Institute on Drug Abuse

This page was last updated July 2008.

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