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February 2, 2010

Exciting New Activities May Help Prevent Relapse In Cocaine Addiction

The brain's innate interest in the new and different may help trump the power of addictive drugs, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. In controlled experiments, novelty drew cocaine-treated rats away from the place they got cocaine...

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Novelty lures rats from cocaine-paired settings, hinting at new treatments for recovering addicts

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The brain's innate interest in the new and different may help trump the power of addictive drugs, according to new research. In controlled experiments, novelty drew cocaine-treated rats away from the place they got cocaine.

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