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•	Study Links Yo-Yo Dieting to Addiction Thu Nov 12, 2009, 14:00 Rats fed sugary chow suffered withdrawal when regular meals returned. News Topics : Obesity, Neurology, Dieting To Lose Weight, Brain, Addiction

•	Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher Tue Nov 03, 2009, 09:00 Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say. News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Behavior, Addiction

•	Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Best for Quitting Smoking Mon Nov 02, 2009, 16:00 This combo wins out in first head-to-head study of various smoking-cessation aids. News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Addiction

•	Stop-Smoking Vaccine in the Works Mon Oct 12, 2009, 14:00 Researchers move closer to a shot for kicking nicotine addiction. News Topics : Vaccines, Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Research & Development, Clinical Trials, Addiction

•	Teens With ADHD, Depression Risk Internet Addiction Tue Oct 06, 2009, 09:00 In a wired world, obsessive use is likely to increase, experts say News Topics : Depression, Computers / Internet, Computer-Related, Child Psychology, Child Development, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Addiction

•	Cocaine Addiction Vaccine Shows Some Success Mon Oct 05, 2009, 16:00 Shot produced desired antibodies in some, but effects were fleeting, scientists say. News Topics : Vaccines, Drug Abuse, Addiction

•	Nicotine Plays Tricks on Brain: Study Wed Sep 09, 2009, 12:00 Environmental cues then trigger urge to smoke, researchers say News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Miscellaneous: Misc, Brain, Addiction

•	Medical Heroin Helps Treatment-Resistant Addicts Wed Aug 19, 2009, 17:00 Controversial approach cuts 'street' drug use and illegal activities, study finds. News Topics : Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse, Addiction

•	Video Gamers Older Than You Think Tue Aug 18, 2009, 14:00 Also more out-of-shape and maybe depressed, new U.S. survey of Internet players finds News Topics : Computers / Internet: Misc, Aging: Misc, Age, Addiction

•	Eating Habits in the Obese May Echo Drug Addicts' Patterns Wed Jul 22, 2009, 09:00 Sensitization could be at play, nutrition expert says. News Topics : Weight: Misc, Overweight / Underweight, Obesity, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Addiction

•	FDA Mandates Tougher Warnings for Pain Pills Tue Jul 07, 2009, 16:00 Drugs like Darvon, Darvocet have been linked to fatal overdoses. News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Pain, Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc, Addiction

•	Protein Involved in Addiction Changes Brain Circuitry Thu May 28, 2009, 14:00 Study in rats finds that even one injection leads to dependent behavior. News Topics : Neurology, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Brain, Alcohol Abuse, Addiction

•	Brain Scans Show Differences in Cocaine Addicts Thu May 28, 2009, 17:00 Regions affected when thinking about drugs could be targets for treatments, researchers say. News Topics : MRI Scans, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Brain, Behavior, Addiction

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Cocaine Spurs Long-Term Change in Brain Chemistry
Thu May 14, 2009, 16:00
Study in mice finds drug alters gene activity, points to new methods for treatment.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Genetic Disorders, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse, Brain, Behavior, Addiction

•	Almost 1 in 10 Young Video Game Users 'Addicted' Mon Apr 20, 2009, 12:00 Study finds pathological behavior can cause children real problems. News Topics : Parenting, Kids: Misc, Behavior, Addiction

•	Addiction Drug May Help Ease Fibromyalgia Fri Apr 17, 2009, 16:00 In small study, naltrexone offered some women relief. News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pain, Fibromyalgia, Addiction

•	Fetal Exposure to Methamphetamine May Harm Child's Brain Wed Apr 15, 2009, 16:00 Scans show neurological differences in toddlers born to drug abusers. News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pregnancy, Neurology, Drug Abuse, Child Development, Brain, Addiction

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Parkinson's Drugs Can Trigger Unhealthy Behaviors
Fri Apr 10, 2009, 12:00
But lower doses of dopamine agonists appear to curb compulsive acting out, study says.
News Topics : Sex: Disorders, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Parkinson's, Drugs: Misc, Behavior, Addiction

•	Three Drinks a Day Doubles Risk of Tremor Thu Apr 09, 2009, 09:00 And odds increase with each additional year of daily consumption, study finds. News Topics : Neurology, Brain, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Addiction

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Narcolepsy Drug Might Be Addictive
Tue Mar 17, 2009, 16:00
Finding comes as use of stimulant for enhanced mental function is on the increase.
News Topics : Sleep Problems: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Addiction

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•	Childbirth May Slow Progression of Multiple Sclerosis - Nov 24, 2009, 09:00 Patients who had at least one child were less likely to become disabled, study finds.
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