Researchers report those addicted to cocaine may have difficulty controlling their addiction because of a 'back door' into the brain that circumvents their self control.
Salicylic acid, a breakdown product of aspirin, appears to bind to an enzyme that plays a major role in a number of neurodegenerative diseases.
A new study reports cocaine induces autophagy in microglia and astrocytes. However, an experimental compound could counteract the process.
