News (Media Awareness Project) - Science And Health Cocaine Cravings Recur |
| Title: | Science And Health Cocaine Cravings Recur |
| Published On: | 2001-07-12 |
| Source: | New York Times (NY) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-25 14:07:48 |
COCAINE CRAVINGS RECUR
Cocaine addicts may have a tough time kicking the habit because cravings
for the drug increase long after they have stopped taking it, scientists
have found. "This phenomenon helps explain why addiction is a chronic,
relapsing disease," said Dr. Alan Leshner, the director of the National
Institute on Drug Abuse.
Cocaine addicts may have a tough time kicking the habit because cravings
for the drug increase long after they have stopped taking it, scientists
have found. "This phenomenon helps explain why addiction is a chronic,
relapsing disease," said Dr. Alan Leshner, the director of the National
Institute on Drug Abuse.
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