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NIDA Libs

NIDA Libs

Sometimes scientific names make things seem more complex and confusing than they really are. Take the term "dopamine," for example. The word appears in this article, and it's the chemical responsible for good feelings. What if instead of "dopamine," it was called "happy juice?"

Create a fun, easy-to-remember synonym for each of the scientific terms to the right. Type them in the space provided below the text. When you hit the submit button, your words will replace the original words. Then, reread the article to see if your synonyms made it better.

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