The Tyee — Can Science Cure Addiction?

Can Science Cure Addiction?

Trained neuroscientist Jeffrey Helm explores the promising frontiers of scientific research into brain chemistry and addiction.

Scientists are discovering brain chemistry that prevents, and reverses, addiction.

By Jeffrey Helm, 1 Jun 2006

Snail venom may key a breakthrough.

By Jeffrey Helm, 27 Jun 2006

Why it's dangerous to assume addiction is inherited.

By Jeffrey Helm, 28 Jul 2006

We're close to a controversial tool against addiction and overdose.

By Jeffrey Helm, 15 Sep 2006

The story so far: I have decided to conquer Mount Everest despite my bad back.