Sharing Prescriptions Can Bring Harm, Not Healing
Health - November 11, 2009
One in four who borrowed a medication experienced a side effect, researchers report
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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
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Shared Bed May Raise SIDS Risk
Health - October 14, 2009
Parental use of alcohol, drugs noted in about a third of deaths, study finds
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Cocaine Addiction Vaccine Shows Limited Success
Health - October 5, 2009
Shot produced desired antibodies in some, but effects were fleeting, scientists say
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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
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How to Know if Your Teenager Is Abusing ADHD Prescription Drugs
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - August 24, 2009
Poison centers offer good free information on when to seek medical help.
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Health Buzz: ADHD Prescription Drug Abuse and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - August 24, 2009
How to make the decision whether to vaccinate with Gardasil; the "Freshman 15" isn't inevitable.
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Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise
Health - August 24, 2009
Jump in poison control center calls mirrors increasing prescriptions, study shows
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Medical Heroin Helps Treatment-Resistant Addicts
Health - August 19, 2009
Controversial approach cuts 'street' drug use and illegal activities, study finds
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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
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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
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Psych Drugs Gaining Widespread Acceptance
Health - July 31, 2009
But Americans surveyed also expect meds to relieve stress, personal troubles, researchers caution
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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
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HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S.
Health - June 26, 2009
Assessment helps people protect themselves and their partners, organizers say
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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
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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
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Brain Scans Show Differences in Cocaine Addicts
Health - May 28, 2009
Regions affected when thinking about drugs could be targets for treatments, researchers say
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Protein Involved in Addiction Changes Brain Circuitry
Health - May 28, 2009
Study in rats finds that even one injection leads to dependent behavior
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Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients
Health - May 21, 2009
A quarter of those seeking treatment are addicted to the drug, study shows
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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
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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
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Protein Might Mute Effects of Methamphetamine
Health - May 8, 2009
Manipulation may be used someday against Parkinson's, too, expert suggests
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Program Helps Homeless Cut Use of Emergency Services
Health - May 5, 2009
Housing, treatment for chronically ill reduce need for hospital care, study finds
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Relapse: One Good Reason Kids Shouldn’t Get High on 4/20 Day
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - April 20, 2009
Author Nic Sheff tells of his relapse after struggling with teenage drug abuse.
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Estrogen May Combat Marijuana's Effect on Cognition
Health - April 20, 2009
In study on rats, protection eludes those exposed as adolescents
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