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Why it is impossible for some to 'just say no'
10-10-2007 · EurekAlert!Drug abuse, crime and obesity are but a few of the problems our nation faces, but they all have one thing in common -- people's failure to control their behavior in the face of temptation. Why do we so often lack this crucial ability? In a new study, researchers offer an account of what is happening in the brain when our vices get the better of us.
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