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Tweens just say ‘maybe’ to cigarettes and alcohol
Mar 13, 2012 17:06
When it comes to prevention of substance use in our tween population, turning our kids on to thought control may just be...
Medically prescribed heroin more effective, less costly than current methadone treatment
Mar 12, 2012 16:27
Medically prescribed heroin is more cost-effective than methadone for treating long-term street heroin users, according to...
Discovery of brain’s natural resistance to drugs may offer clues to treating addition
Mar 8, 2012 17:19
A single injection of cocaine or methamphetamine in mice caused their brains to put the brakes on neurons that generate sensations...
Researchers describe link between prescription and illicit drug misuse in high-risk populations
Feb 27, 2012 18:19
A new report from researchers at the Drexel University School of Public Health identifies patterns in the misuse of illicit...
Underage drinking laws reduce future criminal behavior
Feb 24, 2012 19:33
Do strict underage drinking laws really have a positive impact on society? A recent study finds that strictly enforcing possession...
Cocaine and the teen brain: Yale research offers insights into addiction
Feb 23, 2012 20:06
When first exposed to cocaine, the adolescent brain launches a strong defensive reaction designed to minimize the drug’s...
Many young people don’t know what constitutes sensible alcohol consumption
Feb 21, 2012 18:23
A new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review reveals that young people do not possess the knowledge or skills...
Brain’s caudate nucleus and frontal cortex are less active in people who drink more
Feb 20, 2012 19:55
Alcohol abuse and dependence are common problems in the United States due to a number of factors, two of which may be social...
National guardsmen face a high risk of developing alcohol abuse problems following deployment
Feb 16, 2012 20:24
Soldiers in the National Guard with no history of alcohol abuse are at significant risk of developing alcohol-related problems...
Smoking cessation aide shows promise as alcoholism treatment
Feb 16, 2012 18:38
A medication commonly used to help people stop smoking may have an unanticipated positive side effect for an entirely different...
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