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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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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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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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Teens Undertreated for Substance Abuse
Mon Mar 02, 2009, 12:00
Therapy gap likely driven by limited availability of adolescent-only services, researchers say.
News Topics : Drugs: Illicit, Drugs & Kids, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Addiction

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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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Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit?
Tue Dec 30, 2008, 09:00
5 key steps might make it easier to start 2009 with less dependency.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Sex: Disorders, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Addiction

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Honey Bees on Cocaine 'Dance' When Food Is Found
Thu Dec 25, 2008, 14:00
Research backs theory that insects' brain reward system activates pleasure centers.
News Topics : Research & Development, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Brain, Behavior

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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

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5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs
Mon Nov 24, 2008, 17:00
U.S. report finds 2.3 million of them currently abstain from alcohol, drugs.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Addiction

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Blocking Drug-Related Memories May Prevent Relapses
Wed Aug 13, 2008, 12:00
Animal brain receptor study suggests new treatments for addiction in humans.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Memory Problems, Drugs: Misc, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Brain, Addiction

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Methadone Kills Resistant Leukemia Cells
Fri Aug 01, 2008, 16:00
Low doses of drug used to treat opioid addiction worked without toxic effects, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Radiation, Drugs: Misc, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia

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Accidental Overdoses in the Home Soaring
Mon Jul 28, 2008, 16:00
Study finds huge increase in number of people dying after mixing meds, illegal drugs.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Emergencies / First Aid, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Interactions, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions

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Drug Test Cheaters Turning to Web
Fri Jul 25, 2008, 17:00
Report finds dozens of products on more than 1,000 sites.
News Topics : Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Computers / Internet: Misc, Computers / Internet

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Drug Helps Heroin Addicts Stay Clean
Fri Jun 27, 2008, 12:00
Those taking buprenorphine lasted almost twice as long until using again, study says.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse

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Alcohol, Drug Counseling Benefits Teens, Too
Wed Jun 04, 2008, 09:00
Study finds just once-a-week participation was associated with improved results.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Support Groups, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Kids: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drugs & Kids, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol & Kids

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Marijuana May Shrink Parts of the Brain
Mon Jun 02, 2008, 16:00
Drug can affect memory and result in early psychotic symptoms, researchers say.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse, Brain

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Computer Program Helps Drug Abusers Stay Clean
Thu May 08, 2008, 12:00
Software training supplements counseling, could also treat other psychiatric disorders.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse, Computers / Internet: Misc, Computers / Internet, Computer-Related, Behavior, Addiction

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Youngest Drug Users Most Likely to Leave Treatment Programs
Tue Apr 29, 2008, 19:00
Being homeless also contributed to early dropout rate, study says.
News Topics : Drugs & Kids, Drug Abuse: Treatment / Solutions, Drug Abuse: Social Issues, Drug Abuse: Effects, Drug Abuse