Sunday, July 6, 2008

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Drug Use Increasingly Common in All Countries

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Drug Helps Heroin Addicts Stay Clean

Those taking buprenorphine lasted almost twice as long until using again, study says more >>

Family History of Alcoholism Puts Student Drinkers at Risk

They're more likely to continue abuse after college as well as face behavioral problems more >>

Alcohol, Drug Counseling Benefits Teens, Too

Study finds just once-a-week participation was associated with improved results more >>

Health Buzz: Kennedy's Surgery, Autism, and Other Health News

Autism, fruit juice and weight gain, and marijuana's effect on the brain more >>

Marijuana May Shrink Parts of the Brain

Drug can affect memory and result in early psychotic symptoms, researchers say more >>

Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD

They're twice as likely to have suffered from depression before the diagnosis more >>

Computer Program Helps Drug Abusers Stay Clean

Software training supplements counseling, could also treat other psychiatric disorders more >>

7 Questions From Teens About Abusing Easy-to-find Substances

Addiction researchers answer questions about everything from Vicodin to cleaning supplies. more >>

8 Questions From Adolescents About Steroid Use

Addiction researchers answer teens' questions about performance-enhancing drugs. more >>

10 Questions Adolescents Have About Marijuana

Addiction researchers answer teens' questions about pot. more >>

8 Questions Adolescents Are Asking About Stimulants

Addiction researchers answer teens' questions about ADHD medications. more >>

Ritalin and the Risk of Substance Abuse

An ADHD expert answers common questions about treatment with stimulants. more >>

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