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 10 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 9 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 1 year 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 11 months ago

A look at the drugs people use and the effects they cause. picked by wags273 11 months 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 1 year ago

An Australian study of brain imaging shows long-term, heavy use of marijuana can cause significant brain injury. picked by goober 6 months 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 2 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 1 year 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 2 years ago

Is marijuana really stronger today? Is it a gateway to other drugs? Here is a list of the top 10 most-believed marijuana myths and the truth surrounding them. picked by pvisi111 3 months ago

Futurists and science-fiction writers speculate about a time when brain activity will merge with computers. picked by Nateebiinature 3 weeks 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 8 months ago

Many of us know that many plants are used to alter brain function, changing for a brief amount of time perception, mood, consciousness and behavior. Scientists extended this research of science to animals and, even though it’s still at the beginning, they came up with some interesting finds. Early scientists and alchemists experimented with all kinds of animals. picked by maxy 1 year ago

From drugs and alcohol to porn and shopping, addictions tend to have a certain stigma or myth associated with them. Here is a list of the top ten addiction myths. picked by pvisi111 3 months ago

An ice cream truck parked in front of a junior high school was offering up cocaine and marijuana along with the soft serve. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Brain Imaging test results suggest that it may soon be possible to reconstruct a picture of a person’s visual experience from measurements of brain activity alone. It may even be possible to “see” someone else’s dream. picked by MandolinOrange 9 months ago

Being creative or artistic doesn’t mean you know how to draw or play an instrument. Being creative is a way of thinking, a way of viewing the world.
Creative people use the RIGHT side of their brains more than the LEFT. Take the test and find out if your brain is RIGHT for a creative career. picked by ogri2003 1 year ago

A convincing twin of Darth Vader stalks the beige cubicles of a Silicon Valley office, complete with ominous black mask, cape and light saber. But this is no chintzy Halloween costume. It's a prototype, years in the making, of a toy that incorporates brain wave-reading technology. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Dramatic article about The World's Most Dangerous Drug - Meth or Methamphetamine. Documentary, health care and educational video. picked by serbia 11 months ago