Subscribe to this tag Fetal Exposure to Methamphetamine May Harm Child's Brain
Health - April 15, 2009
Scans show neurological differences in toddlers born to drug abusers
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Pot-Smoking Drivers Tied to Range of Road Accidents
Health - April 8, 2009
Study finds third of these risk-takers had been in 1 or more crashes in previous 3 years
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Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Is Stupid
By
Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - March 26, 2009
And the point is?
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Hot Docs: Prescription Painkiller Abuse on the Rise
By
Henry J. Reske
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Nation & World - March 23, 2009
Today's selection of timely reports
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Admissions for Prescription Painkiller Abuse on Rise
Health - March 17, 2009
Alcohol treatment still heads list but figures decline, report finds
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Narcolepsy Drug Might Be Addictive
Health - March 17, 2009
Finding comes as use of stimulant for enhanced mental function is on the increase
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Gene Variant Tied to Cocaine-Induced Paranoia
Health - March 4, 2009
Finding may shed light on physiology of phobias in general, study suggests
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Teens Undertreated for Substance Abuse
Health - March 2, 2009
Therapy gap likely driven by limited availability of adolescent-only services
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1 in 10 Ex-NFL Players Used Steroids, Poll Reports
Health - February 20, 2009
Finding comes from confidential survey in research that highlights drugs' damage to long-term health
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Nausea Drug Shows Promise Against Opioid Addiction
Health - February 18, 2009
Ondansetron relieves withdrawal symptoms without side effects, early study shows
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Painkiller Abuse Increases Among Young Adults
Health - February 9, 2009
But adolescent use of prescription pain relievers has dropped, report shows
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Marijuana Linked to Aggressive Testicular Cancer
Health - February 9, 2009
But not all are sure that adolescents' use of cannabis causes cells to proliferate
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Methamphetamine Abuse Costs U.S. $23.4 Billion
Health - February 4, 2009
Study cites crime, court fees, productivity losses and deaths among consequences
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Substance Abuse Hinders TB Treatment
Health - January 27, 2009
Almost 1 in 5 users have more contagious disease that's harder to control, study says
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Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites
Health - January 6, 2009
But e-mail intervention may spur some adolescents to change, study finds
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Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit?
Health - December 30, 2008
5 key steps might make it easier to start 2009 with less dependency
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Honey Bees on Cocaine 'Dance' When Food Is Found
Health - December 25, 2008
Research backs theory that insects' brain reward system activates pleasure centers
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10% of U.S. High School Seniors Use Vicodin
Health - December 11, 2008
And the decline in marijuana use among teens is slowing, survey finds
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New Study Blames Prescription Drugs for Bulk of Fatal Overdoses
By
Jessica Calefati
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Nation & World - December 10, 2008
A whopping 93 percent of overdose deaths in West Virginia are blamed on abuse of prescription opiates.
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Painkillers Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths
Health - December 9, 2008
More popularity, availability of these medications may be reason, study suggests
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School-Based Program Can Change Kids' Lives
Health - December 3, 2008
A Seattle project was linked to better education, mental health 15 years later
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5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs
Health - November 24, 2008
U.S. report finds 2.3 million of them currently abstain from alcohol, drugs
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Pediatricians Could Help Screen for Alcohol Abuse in Home
Health - November 4, 2008
Special bond between doctor, parents opens way to discuss habits, offer treatment referrals
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ADHD Stimulant Meds Cut Young Girls' Drug Abuse Risk
Health - October 6, 2008
Study mirrors previous findings in boys, researchers say
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3M Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive
Health - September 26, 2008
In some countries, prevalence of infection may be as high as 40%, study suggests
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