Addiction
Vaccine to Fight Heroin Addiction Shows Promise in Rats
Also doesn’t interfere with opioid treatments for addicts, researchers say
May 10, 2013read on->Meth Addiction May Be Harder to Treat in Teen Girls
Small study suggests better methods needed
May 3, 2013read on->Cocaine Raises Heart Risks for Fit, Young Adults: Study
Researchers say even well-educated users don’t seem to realize the dangers of the drug
November 6, 2012read on->Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse
ER visits from street drugs declined 8 percent in 3-year period, study found
October 15, 2012read on->Prescription Drug Abuse Drops Among U.S. Young Adults
Marijuana use on the rise, however, survey finds
September 24, 2012read on->Pot Use May Raise Risk of Testicular Cancer: Study
But review shows only an association, not a cause-and-effect relationship
September 10, 2012read on->‘Abuse-Resistant’ Oxycontin May Be Driving Addicts to Heroin
Since its release, more users have turned to heroin and other opioids, study finds
July 11, 2012read on->Methadone for Pain Relief Leading Cause of Fatal Overdoses: CDC
Drug is complex, overprescribed, CDC director says
July 3, 2012read on->Summer Is Peak Time for Teens to Try Drugs, Alcohol: Report
Experts advise parents to be alert, help kids structure their days
July 3, 2012read on->Heroin Addicts Have Higher Pain Sensitivity, Even During Treatment
Those taking methadone continue to have heightened pain responses, study finds
April 25, 2012read on->Cocaine Habit Might Speed Brain Aging
Scans comparing users with non-users showed premature loss of gray matter in drug abusers
April 24, 2012read on->Use of Ecstasy, Speed by Teens Tied to Later Depression
However, study of Canadian high school students didn’t show cause and effect
April 19, 2012read on->Kids of Meth-Using Moms at Risk of Behavioral Woes
Study suggests prenatal exposure to methamphetamine raises chances of ADHD, depression, anxiety
March 19, 2012read on->Fetal Cocaine Exposure May Not Affect Kids’ Academics: Study
Drinking during pregnancy did show impact on learning ability
March 7, 2012read on->Drug-Free Housing Helps Heroin, Oxycontin Addicts Recover
Study found higher abstinence rates with housing, day treatment
February 28, 2012read on->Illicit Drug Use May Be Driving Rise in Ectopic Pregnancies in Florida
CDC says cases indicate need for earlier access to prenatal care, drug awareness
February 16, 2012read on->Global Study Finds Drug Abuse Highest in Richer Nations
The U.S. can do its part to reduce the damage of addiction, experts say
January 6, 2012read on->Meth Users Much More Likely to Try Suicide
Study found 80 percent higher risk compared to users of other IV drugs
December 30, 2011read on->‘Ecstasy’ May Cause Long-Term Changes in Brain Chemistry
Lower levels of serotonin found in women who had used ‘rave’ drug up to two years earlier
December 13, 2011read on->Little Evidence of Heart Risks From ADHD Meds
But appropriate screening, monitoring recommended, researchers say
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