New research into the chemistry of addictions - involving cocaine, alcohol and PCP - is being presented at the 218th national meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, in New Orleans. On Monday, August 23, four experts will discuss their latest findings at a news briefing at the Convention Center.

WHAT: News Briefing on Addictions

WHEN: Monday, August 23, 12:15 (CST)

WHERE: Convention Center, ACS Press Room #201

WHO: Dr. Ken Janda, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, Calif.,
Dr. George F. Koob, Scripps Research Institute,
Dr. S. Michael Owens, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock,
Dr. F. Ivy Carroll, Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park, N.C.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ACS PRESS OFFICE 504-681-5452

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