Drug and Alcohol Dependence

Prescription overdose rate reaches epidemic levels in NYC

The rate of drug overdose from prescription opioids increased seven-fold in New York City over a 16-year period and was concentrated especially among white residents of the city, according to latest research at Columbia University's ...

Medications created Feb 03, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study IDs new genetic links to impulsivity, alcohol problems in men

Being impulsive can lead us to say things we regret, buy things we really don't need, engage in behaviors that are risky and even develop troublesome addictions. But are different kinds of hastiness and rashness embedded ...

Genetics created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0