Mouse Party is designed to provide a small glimpse into the chemical interactions at the synaptic level that cause the drug user to feel 'high'. When drugs enter the body they elicit very complex effects in many different regions of the brain. Every drug of abuse has its own unique molecular mechanism and this site illustrates them. picked by MasterPiece 2 years ago

Apparently science has finally gotten the message and realized that even drug abuse can be made better, faster, and stronger. Cracked.com presents new, readily available drugs that seem more like science fiction than pharmaceutical fact. picked by equinox 11 months ago

He was born addicted to heroin, with meth, alcohol and cocaine also in his system. Months premature, he weighed only two pounds. His birth mother, who was on public assistance, abandoned him in the hospital. No one expected him to survive. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Mexico decriminalized small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and heroin on Friday—a move that prosecutors say makes sense even in the midst of the government's grueling battle against drug traffickers. picked by JoshSF49 3 months ago

Human brains are unique, because they give us the power to reflect, talk and dream. All these processes are influenced by the use of drugs. This Flash presentation lets you choose one of the drugs listed to see how it effects your brain. picked by DemureArt 2 years ago

This video is a compilation of pictures of a lady from before until after (over a few years) she was on crystal meth picked by leopoldogolba 2 years ago

Mouse Party is designed to provide a small glimpse into the chemical interactions at the synaptic level that cause the drug user to feel 'high'. For example, THC in marijuana can bind with cannabinoid receptors located on the presynaptic and/or postsynaptic cell in a synapse. picked by Turtle 2 years ago

A look at the drugs people use and the effects they cause. picked by wags273 2 years ago

A smattering of recent studies, most of them involving animals, hint that stimulants could alter the structure and function of the brain in ways that may depress mood, boost anxiety and, in sharp contrast to their short-term effects, lead to cognitive deficits. picked by sidran32 4 months ago

An Australian study of brain imaging shows long-term, heavy use of marijuana can cause significant brain injury. picked by goober 1 year ago

The bill would make it legal to carry up to 5 grams of marijuana, 500 milligrams of cocaine and tiny quantities of heroin and methamphetamines. picked by cb__ 7 months ago

A thinking cap that can enhance the mind's ability to learn has moved a step closer, scientists claim, after tests showed magnets can boost brain power. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

that her father put in her backpack. No, it wasn't cocaine or heroin. Much worse. Vitamin C. picked by JoshSF49 11 months ago

US researchers have simulated half a virtual mouse brain on a supercomputer. In other news, you can simulate the brain of Carlos Mencia with a small piece of rock. picked by makri 3 years ago

Here in the United States, four decades of drug war have had three consequences: 5x the rate of incarceration. Prisoners for drug crimes rose from 41k in 1980 to 500k today. Secondly, we have enriched criminals and terrorist and thirdly we have squandered resources. We spend 7x as much on fighting drugs than we do treating drug addiction. Something must change. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

New mint packets being sold by The Hershey Co. look nearly identical to the tiny heat-sealed bags used to sell illegal powdered drugs like crack, heroin and cocaine and glorify the drug trade, a Philadelphia police official said. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

We have all heard the stories about the stockbrokers on Wall Street who snort coke on their day off but they may not be the only professionals who have been experimenting with street drugs. Below is a list of nine American professions and the substance abuse stereotypes that come with them. picked by pvisi111 1 year ago

Healthy people are increasingly turning to brain-enhancing drugs like Ritalin to boost their performance in school or at work, researchers said on Monday. picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

Futurists and science-fiction writers speculate about a time when brain activity will merge with computers. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

No one knew exactly why mice sing, but rats make similar calls during sex, pleasant brain stimulation, and drug use, so psychologists thought the songs might be a sign of happiness. picked by h2so4hurts 2 years ago