Psychostimulant users seek information, not drugs, online
Australian illicit drug users are turning to the internet for drug education, but not to buy drugs.
Addiction
Jun 05, 2012 |
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Binge drinking drops, drug use levels off in Europe: report
European teens cut back on binge drinking and showed no increase in illegal drug use in recent years, while cigarettes remained as popular as in 2007, an EU agency said Thursday.
Addiction
May 31, 2012 |
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British experts update addiction treatment guidelines
The British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) has released fresh guidelines on the best methods to treat substance abuse and addiction in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, published by SAGE. A panel of experts has ca ...
Addiction
May 23, 2012 |
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Scientists start explaining Fat Bastard's vicious cycle
Fat Bastard's revelation "I eat because I'm depressed and I'm depressed because I eat" in the Austin Powers film series may be explained by sophisticated neuroscience research being undertaken by scientists affiliated with ...
Overweight and Obesity
May 23, 2012 |
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Many women still smoke during pregnancy
(HealthDay) -- Too many American women still smoke during their pregnancies, a new report finds, and rates of such smoking vary widely depending on race.
Health
May 10, 2012 |
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Today's adolescents more exposed to harmful alcohol consumption, STDs, and other risks than in the past
There are some 1.8 billion adolescents (those aged 10-24 years) in the world today, comprising more than a quarter of the world's population. However, the first paper in The Lancet Series on Adolescent Health says that t ...
Health
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Antidote for cocaine overdose shows promise in lab tests
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have shown that an injectable solution can protect mice from an otherwise lethal overdose of cocaine. The findings could lead to human clinical trials of a treatment ...
Medications
Apr 18, 2012 |
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Opioids associated with highest risk of death
People with an opioid addiction had the highest risk of death when compared with rates for alcohol and other drugs, according to a new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
Addiction
Apr 17, 2012 |
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Supporting LGB children may influence their long-term health, study finds
'Coming out' as gay, lesbian or bisexual may be good for your health, particularly when parental support is involved.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 10, 2012 |
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Drug use in 50- to 64-year-olds has increased 10-fold in England since 1993
Until now, illicit drug use has not been common in older people. However, it is likely to become more common as generations that use drugs more frequently reach an older age.
Addiction
Apr 05, 2012 |
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Teen alcohol and illicit drug use and abuse examined in study
A survey of a nationally representative sample of U.S. teenagers suggests that most cases of alcohol and drug abuse have their initial onset at this important period of development, according to a report published in the ...
Addiction
Apr 02, 2012 |
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Study of employee substance use shows the need for supervisor training
To curb employees' on-the-job substance use and intoxication, bosses need to do more than just be around their employees all day, according to a new study from the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA).
Addiction
Mar 27, 2012 |
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Middle school teacher support lowers risk for early alcohol use
Anxiety, depression, stress and social support can predict early alcohol and illicit drug use in youth, according to a study from Carolyn McCarty, PhD, of Seattle Children's Research Institute, and researchers from the University ...
Addiction
Mar 21, 2012 |
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Poor dental hygiene puts congenital heart disease patients at risk of further heart damage
Copenhagen, 16 March 2012: Poor dental hygiene behaviours in patients with congenital heart disease are increasing their risk of endocarditis. Teens with congenital heart disease floss, brush and visit the dentist less than ...
Cardiology
Mar 16, 2012 |
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Social media used to sell illegal drugs to youth, INCB warns
Illegal online pharmacies are using social media to attract young customers and sell them illicit drugs and medicines, a UN agency warned Tuesday.
Medications
Feb 28, 2012 |
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