Nov. 6—When someone asks the question, "which came first, the chicken or the egg?" they want you to put in chronological order two different things: an egg, and one chicken. If you answer by saying, ...

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For the first time, researchers have created genetically modified fruit flies that can become addicted to cocaine. The flies will self-administer cocaine if given the option. The new model could prove ...

Addiction is a worldwide problem affecting individuals across various social and economic backgrounds, gender and age. Legal drugs like alcohol and tobacco as well as illicit drugs can be addictive.