OCTOBER Two psychology professors, Kim Fromme and Paige Harden, have received a $2.3 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) to study genetic influences on drinking and other risky behaviors. Go to this website for more details. SEPTEMBER Madeline Hsu, director of Asian American studies and associate professor of history, […]
National Institute on Drug Abuse
The Pleasure Principle
New neuroscience research shows cocaine abuse hijacks the brain’s reward system Imagine biting down on a juicy cheeseburger after a long day of yard work, or taking a swig of ice-cold water on a hot summer’s day. That immediate rush of euphoric bliss is the body’s way of saying, “Yes, please!” Like a well-oiled machine, […]