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Meth, also known as ice, is as addictive as it is damaging. FlashMovie/iStock via Getty Images Plus

January 9, 2026

Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction

Habibeh Khoshbouei, University of Florida and Marcelo Febo, University of Florida

Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.

Many people with ADHD are finding it difficult to get their Adderall prescriptions filled amid the shortage. AP Photo/Jenny Kane

April 7, 2023

Misuse of Adderall promotes stigma and mistrust for patients who need it – a neuroscientist explains the science behind the controversial ADHD drug

Habibeh Khoshbouei, University of Florida

For those who need it, Adderall and other stimulants can be game-changing medications that help restore the chemical imbalances underlying ADHD. But for those who don’t, these drugs can be harmful.

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