A Question of Science | Can we cure addiction? muirf 5 May 2026
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Addiction is a complex disease that affects as many as 10 percent of the UK population.Scientists understand an increasing amount about the brain networks and neurochemicals involved, so why is it proving so hard to find effective treatments, or even cures? Why are some people more susceptible to substance abuse, and how important are environmental factors like the availabili…
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