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fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Study Finds Differences In Kids Brains May Lead To Drug Use, Not The Other Way Around

Now, a December 2024 study suggests that differences in brain structures can cause drug use, rather than drug use affecting the brain. That conclusion emerged from an examination of over 9,800 children enrolled in the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development study, where researchers found substantial brain differences among children before they initiated substance use.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Finding 'The Way Out': How Joseph McFee Center in SF helps recovering addicts rebuild their lives

San Francisco has seen a 22% decline in overdose deaths, attributed to recovery programs like The Way Out.
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