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Addiction In The News

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  Chronic Cocaine Use Linked to Changes in the Neuron Structure of the Brain
  New research published in last month’s edition of Nature Neuroscience may provide information on a… Read More
  Posted on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 09:13
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  Painkiller Misuse by Pregnant Women Resulting in Increased Numbers of Newborns with Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms
  A new study published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association has determined that … Read More
  Posted on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 11:02
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  80 Percent Rise in Frequent Marijuana Smoking among Teens has Experts Concerned
  A new survey released by The Partnership at Drugfree.org suggests that smoking pot is becoming more … Read More
  Posted on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 22:44
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  Mother Hands out Home Drug Test Kits so Parents can be Certain that their Kids are Drug Free
  With the possibility that young people may be tempted to smoke marijuana during 4/20, a concerned mo… Read More
  Posted on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 11:15
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  Effective Antidote for Cocaine Overdose may be Available in the Future
  Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego have discovered an antidote for a fatal co… Read More
  Posted on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 16:53
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  Moderate Drinking in Men may Increase Chances of Surviving a Heart Attack
  A new study published in the European Heart Journal has determined that men who consume a moderate q… Read More
  Posted on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:54
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  Toxic Sugar?
  A recent report on the addictive and toxic properties of sugar was highlighted in a new report. “S… Read More
  Posted on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 06:55
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  Whitney Houston: Drug Abuse Affects Reach Past Generations
  Just over a month after her death, reports are still buzzing around angel-voiced Whitney Houston. He… Read More
  Posted on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 08:53
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  Prescription Drug Abuse: Doctors Need More Info to Fight
  Lawmakers are exploring whether new legislation is required to curb the growing trend of prescriptio… Read More
  Posted on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 08:14
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  Political Backlash Resounds from Passage of Medical Cannabis Law
  On both sides of the marijuana issue there are strong opinions. The passage of the “Safe Access to… Read More
  Posted on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 07:55
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From the Archives

• Three tales from the dark corners of food addiction
  By Jessica Fargen"No matter what I ate, it wasn't enough."Dana, 46, who was once hospitalized after eating a two-pound bag of M & Ms in one night,…
  Posted on Thu, 09/30/2010 - 03:00
• Student drinking: Changing perceptions reduces alcohol misuse
  Giving students personalised feedback on their drinking behaviour and how it compares to social norms might help to reduce alcohol misuse, according t…
  Posted on Mon, 09/13/2010 - 03:00
• Drug and Alcohol Use Lower among Hispanic Americans, Survey Finds
  Research SummaryHispanic-American adults use drugs and alcohol less frequently than the general population, according to data from the Substance Abuse…
  Posted on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 03:00
• DUI Life Sentence Stirs Debate About Alcoholism
  DUIAttorney.comNobody disputes that driving under the influence of alcohol is dangerous. In fact, it's one of the most deadly crimes. You won't get an…
  Posted on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 03:00
• Heavy Drug-Use Among Bad Boys Can Be Curbed By Parents And Peers
  medicalnewstoday.comAggressive and hyperactive boys with low parental monitoring are more likely to befriend deviant peers and become heavy drug users…
  Posted on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 03:00
• Alcohol and Depression: Which Came First the Chicken or the Egg?
  by Sherry Gaba, LCSWDepression and alcoholism often go together, but which causes which is a chicken-and-egg kind of question. As I know all too well …
  Posted on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 03:00
• Alcohol May Protect Against Arthritis
  Research SummaryPeople who abstain from alcohol are at higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis than those who drink regularly, and drinkers wit…
  Posted on Tue, 08/17/2010 - 03:00
• College alcohol abuse on rise
  By Lisa O'Donnell, Winston-Salem JournalFor some of the thousands of students making their way to area colleges this week, the opening days of the fal…
  Posted on Tue, 08/17/2010 - 03:00
• Experts report 1 In 10 Drink On The Job
  Stacia Matthews, TheIndyChannel.comAccusations that an Indianapolis police officer was drunk when he caused a fatal crash have raised questions about …
  Posted on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 03:00
• Alcohol Use May Be A Problem For Older Adults
  Some people whose drinking habits do not change over the years and decades may find that they develop problems with alcohol when they get older - agin…
  Posted on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 03:00
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