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A 24-year-old man from Bethesda, Maryland decided to take some extreme measures to get his hands on the $400,000 worth of cryptocurrencies owned by his father.

Crypto Obsession

"It didn’t have to be like this!"

Man Drugs His Father's Tea to Steal $400,000 in Crypto

By erasing memories linked to cocaine use, researchers stopped rats from seeking out the drug — and the therapy could potentially work in humans.

Forget About It

Researchers used light to make rats forget their drug triggers.

Scientists Kept Rats Sober by Deleting Memories of Cocaine

The state has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths in the country.

West Virginia Town of 3,000 Received 21 Million Opioid Pills Over 10 Years

"Vaccines will be another tool in treating addiction."

New Heroin Vaccine Helps Users Quit by Blocking its Effects

Scientists just condensed thousands of studies into one report.

Does Cannabis Really Have Health Benefits? Experts Weigh In

There's a new method of treating chronic pain, and it won't require drug intervention.

New Device Can Ease Chronic Pain Without Drugs, Thanks to Brain Stimulation