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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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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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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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HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S.
Fri Jun 26, 2009, 09:00
Assessment helps people protect themselves and their partners, organizers say.
News Topics : Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS/HIV, Love / Sex / Relationships: Misc, Drug Abuse: Effects

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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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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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Estrogen May Combat Marijuana's Effect on Cognition
Mon Apr 20, 2009, 12:00
In study on rats, protection eludes those exposed as adolescents.
News Topics : Memory Problems, Learning Disabilities: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Effects

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Pot-Smoking Drivers Tied to Range of Road Accidents
Wed Apr 08, 2009, 16:00
Study finds a third of these risk-takers had been in 1 or more crashes in previous 3 years.
News Topics : Travel: Misc, Travel Safety: Motor Vehicle Injury, Travel Safety: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Social Issues, Drug Abuse: Effects, Behavior

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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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Gene Variant Tied to Cocaine-Induced Paranoia
Wed Mar 04, 2009, 16:00
Finding may shed light on physiology of phobias in general, study suggests.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Genetic Disorders, Fears / Phobias, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Effects, Addiction

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Nausea Drug Shows Promise Against Opioid Addiction
Wed Feb 18, 2009, 09:00
Ondansetron relieves withdrawal symptoms without side effects, early study shows.
News Topics : Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Social Issues, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse

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Painkiller Abuse Increases Among Young Adults
Mon Feb 09, 2009, 14:00
But adolescent use of prescription pain relievers has dropped, report shows.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Pain, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drugs & Kids, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse: Social Issues, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse

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Marijuana Linked to Aggressive Testicular Cancer
Mon Feb 09, 2009, 09:00
But not all are sure that adolescents' use of cannabis causes cells to proliferate.
News Topics : Men's Problems: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Effects, Cancer: Testicular, Cancer: Misc

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Methamphetamine Abuse Costs U.S. $23.4 Billion
Wed Feb 04, 2009, 09:00
Study cites crime, court fees, productivity losses and deaths among consequences.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Health Costs, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Social Issues, Drug Abuse: Effects, Death & Dying: Misc, Addiction

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10% of U.S. High School Seniors Use Vicodin
Thu Dec 11, 2008, 14:00
And the decline in marijuana use among teens is slowing, survey finds.
News Topics : Drugs & Kids, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol & Kids

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Painkillers Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths
Tue Dec 09, 2008, 16:00
More popularity, availability of these medications may be reason, study suggests.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Death & Dying: Misc