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Sharing Prescriptions Can Bring Harm, Not Healing
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 12:00
One in four who borrowed a medication experienced a side effect, researchers report.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health, Drugs: Misc, Drug Abuse

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Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 14:00
Monkey research finds that mother's drug use affects male offspring's behavior.
News Topics : Research & Development, Pregnancy: Drugs, Pregnancy, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Social Issues, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Behavior

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Shared Bed May Raise SIDS Risk
Wed Oct 14, 2009, 09:00
Parental use of alcohol, drugs noted in about a third of deaths, study finds.
News Topics : Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sleep Problems: Misc, Parenting, Infant / Child Care, Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse

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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

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Lower Drinking Age Linked to Later-Life Problems
Fri Sep 18, 2009, 16:00
Study finds more alcohol, drug abuse among those who could drink before 21.
News Topics : Government, Drunk Driving / Riding, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Social Issues, Drug Abuse, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse

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Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise
Mon Aug 24, 2009, 09:00
Jump in poison control center calls mirrors increasing prescriptions, study shows.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Drugs & Kids, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)

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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

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Medicines Top Source of Kids' Poisonings
Tue Aug 04, 2009, 09:00
Over 70,000 children per year take painkillers, other drugs and end up in the ER, CDC says.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health, Poisons, Emergencies / First Aid, Drug Abuse

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One in 10 High School Seniors Have Used Narcotic Painkillers
Mon Aug 03, 2009, 16:00
Most wanted to get high, have a good time with friends, researchers say.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Drugs & Kids, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse

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Psych Drugs Gaining Widespread Acceptance
Fri Jul 31, 2009, 09:00
But Americans surveyed also expect meds to relieve stress, personal troubles, researchers caution.
News Topics : Drug Abuse, Depression, Anxiety

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Family History Key to Psychiatric Disorder Risk
Tue Jul 07, 2009, 12:00
A look at the relatives reveals clues about course of illness, prognosis, research shows.
News Topics : Drug Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Alcohol Abuse

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Program Helps 1st Graders Stay Safe Long-Term
Fri Jun 19, 2009, 12:00
It cut odds for substance abuse, violence by the time they reached 5th grade.
News Topics : Drugs & Kids, Drug Interactions, Drug Abuse: Social Issues, Drug Abuse, Child Psychology, Child Development, Behavior, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol & Kids

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Teens of Dads Who Drink Too Much Tend to Follow Suit
Thu Jun 18, 2009, 16:00
Report found these kids were more likely to abuse alcohol, drugs.
News Topics : Parenting, Drugs & Kids, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol & Kids

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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

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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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Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients
Thu May 21, 2009, 12:00
A quarter of those seeking treatment are addicted to the drug, study shows.
News Topics : Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse: Social Issues, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse

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Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics
Tue May 19, 2009, 16:00
Those who don't use alcohol, drugs much less likely to be violent, study finds.
News Topics : Schizophrenia, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Environment, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Domestic Violence, Alcohol Abuse

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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

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Protein Might Mute Effects of Methamphetamine
Fri May 08, 2009, 16:00
Manipulation may be used someday against Parkinson's, too, expert suggests.
News Topics : Research & Development, Parkinson's, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse

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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