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Drug-induced deaths and hospitalizations in Australia have risen, with the trend driven by increased harms from amphetamine-type stimulants and cocaine, new data show. The latest annual reporting by the National Drug and ...
Aug 4, 2026
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Researchers studying the impact of cocaine in mice have found that just one exposure to the drug can create changes in brain cells that persist for at least two weeks. Their findings were presented at the Federation of European ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Cocaine produces strong euphoric effects, but many users experience unpleasant effects after the rewarding aspects of the drug wear off, which serve as a "brake" for continued use. Research suggests that those who go on to ...
Jun 8, 2026
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Two state transportation workers were replacing a sign on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 6 in western Colorado one morning when a Jeep Grand Cherokee swerved off the road and struck them.
May 22, 2026
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A year-long analysis of England's wastewater shows how recreational drug use spiked with major sporting and music events, heat waves and bank holidays, with widespread drops in usage linked to major drug seizures by police. ...
Apr 27, 2026
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A Brazilian study based on postmortem toxicological analyses found that 53% of violent death victims had alcohol or drugs in their systems shortly after death. The study examined 3,577 cases in Belém (North), Recife (Northeast), ...
Apr 20, 2026
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The recreational drugs cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines significantly increase the risk of stroke—including among younger users—Cambridge researchers have concluded after analyzing data from more than 100 million people.
Mar 8, 2026
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Ketamine is a powerful anesthetic used for surgery and acute pain management. But in recent years, it has also gained a reputation as a potential treatment for certain mental health conditions like stress and anxiety. In ...
For years, rising rates of myopia—or nearsightedness—have been widely attributed to increased screen time, especially among children and young adults. But new research from scientists at the SUNY College of Optometry suggests ...
Feb 17, 2026
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In the national conversation about overdose, fentanyl is often framed as a single, wide-reaching crisis, but new evidence from five major U.S. cities suggests a more fragmented, complex reality. In an article published in ...
Feb 10, 2026
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