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Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 16:00
Banned products are readily available, researchers say.
News Topics : Steroids, Sports Medicine, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Computers / Internet: Misc, Computers / Internet

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Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 09:00
Those who keep an eye on their kids help stave off unwanted behavior, study says.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Parenting, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Drugs: Illicit, Behavior

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Pot Might Ease PTSD: Study
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 17:00
Synthetic marijuana reduced post-traumatic stress disorder in rats.
News Topics : Stress, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Drugs: Illicit

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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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Drug Use in Teens May Damage Memory Years Later
Thu Oct 22, 2009, 12:00
Young rats given amphetamines suffered short-term losses as adults, study finds.
News Topics : Research & Development, Prescription Drugs, Memory Problems, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Brain, Age

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U.S. Relaxes Opposition to Medical Marijuana
Mon Oct 19, 2009, 16:00
Prosecutors will no longer go after users or suppliers in states that permit use of the drug.
News Topics : Pain, Government, Glaucoma, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Cancer: Misc

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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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Pot Might Blunt Damage of Binge Drinking
Fri Aug 21, 2009, 16:00
Study found those who also smoked showed less damage to brain's white matter.
News Topics : Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drugs & Kids, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol & Kids

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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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Chemicals in Marijuana Smoke May Harm DNA
Fri Jun 19, 2009, 17:00
Lab tests find cannabis even more toxic than tobacco.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, DNA, Cancer: Misc

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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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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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Millions of Kids Live With Substance-Abusing Parents
Thu Apr 30, 2009, 17:00
Expert says situation causes mental, physical problems in offspring.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Parenting, Kids: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Behavior, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol Abuse

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Marijuana Is Option to Unpleasant Meds, Teens Say
Fri Apr 24, 2009, 12:00
About a third of youths surveyed aren't smoking to get high.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Kids: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drugs & Kids

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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, Cigarette Smoke Wreaks Havoc on Lungs
Mon Apr 13, 2009, 17:00
Study finds combination triples risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Drugs: Illicit

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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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Active Ingredient in Marijuana Kills Brain Cancer Cells
Wed Apr 01, 2009, 17:00
Experts say finding worth further study, but patients shouldn't light up just yet.
News Topics : Drugs: Illicit, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Brain

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Admissions for Prescription Painkiller Abuse on Rise
Tue Mar 17, 2009, 16:00
Alcohol treatment still heads list but figures decline, report finds.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Hospitals, Government, Emergencies / First Aid, Drugs: Misc, Drugs: Illicit, Drug Abuse