From Synanon to influencers: The dangerous return of humiliation as a cure for drugs
The vulnerability of addicts makes them easy targets for recruitment by cult-like organizations
The trail left by the largest cocaine haul in Spanish history
An email reveals how drug traffickers maneuvered to avoid being linked to 13 tons seized in Algeciras, which led investigators to alleged drug lord Ignacio Torán and a police chief arrested with millions of euros stashed in his house
Why cocaine triggers sexual violence
Cocaine taps into primal instincts, including verbosity, grandiosity, and a desire for dominance. Preventing its use would reduce exposure to traumatic experiences that are a risk factor for serious mental disorders
Scientists reconstruct structure of the dopamine system to unravel its role in addictions and Parkinson’s disease
Knowing the precise shape of molecules opens the door to designing drugs for dopamine imbalances with fewer side effects