drug abuse

Sharing Prescriptions Can Bring Harm, Not Healing

Health - November 11, 2009

One in four who borrowed a medication experienced a side effect, researchers report more >>

Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons

Health - October 23, 2009

Monkey research finds that mother's drug use affects male offspring's behavior more >>

Shared Bed May Raise SIDS Risk

Health - October 14, 2009

Parental use of alcohol, drugs noted in about a third of deaths, study finds more >>

Cocaine Addiction Vaccine Shows Limited Success

Health - October 5, 2009

Shot produced desired antibodies in some, but effects were fleeting, scientists say more >>

Lower Drinking Age Linked to Later-Life Problems

Health - September 18, 2009

Study finds more alcohol, drug abuse among those who could drink before 21 more >>

How to Know if Your Teenager Is Abusing ADHD Prescription Drugs

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - August 24, 2009

Poison centers offer good free information on when to seek medical help. more >>

Health Buzz: ADHD Prescription Drug Abuse and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - August 24, 2009

How to make the decision whether to vaccinate with Gardasil; the "Freshman 15" isn't inevitable. more >>

Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise

Health - August 24, 2009

Jump in poison control center calls mirrors increasing prescriptions, study shows more >>

Medical Heroin Helps Treatment-Resistant Addicts

Health - August 19, 2009

Controversial approach cuts 'street' drug use and illegal activities, study finds more >>

Medicines Top Source of Kids' Poisonings

Health - August 4, 2009

Over 70,000 children per year take painkillers, other drugs and end up in the ER, CDC says more >>

One in 10 High School Seniors Have Used Narcotic Painkillers

Health - August 3, 2009

Most wanted to get high, have a good time with friends, researchers say more >>

Psych Drugs Gaining Widespread Acceptance

Health - July 31, 2009

But Americans surveyed also expect meds to relieve stress, personal troubles, researchers caution more >>

Family History Key to Psychiatric Disorder Risk

Health - July 7, 2009

A look at the relatives reveals clues about course of illness, prognosis, research shows more >>

HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S.

Health - June 26, 2009

Assessment helps people protect themselves and their partners, organizers say more >>

Program Helps 1st Graders Stay Safe Long-Term

Health - June 19, 2009

It cut odds for substance abuse, violence by the time they reached 5th grade more >>

Teens of Dads Who Drink Too Much Tend to Follow Suit

Health - June 18, 2009

Report found these kids were more likely to abuse alcohol, drugs more >>

Brain Scans Show Differences in Cocaine Addicts

Health - May 28, 2009

Regions affected when thinking about drugs could be targets for treatments, researchers say more >>

Protein Involved in Addiction Changes Brain Circuitry

Health - May 28, 2009

Study in rats finds that even one injection leads to dependent behavior more >>

Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients

Health - May 21, 2009

A quarter of those seeking treatment are addicted to the drug, study shows more >>

Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics

Health - May 19, 2009

Those who don't use alcohol, drugs much less likely to be violent, study finds more >>

Cocaine Spurs Long-Term Change in Brain Chemistry

Health - May 14, 2009

Study in mice finds drug alters gene activity, points to new methods for treatment more >>

Protein Might Mute Effects of Methamphetamine

Health - May 8, 2009

Manipulation may be used someday against Parkinson's, too, expert suggests more >>

Program Helps Homeless Cut Use of Emergency Services

Health - May 5, 2009

Housing, treatment for chronically ill reduce need for hospital care, study finds more >>

Relapse: One Good Reason Kids Shouldn’t Get High on 4/20 Day

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - April 20, 2009

Author Nic Sheff tells of his relapse after struggling with teenage drug abuse. more >>

Estrogen May Combat Marijuana's Effect on Cognition

Health - April 20, 2009

In study on rats, protection eludes those exposed as adolescents more >>