Addiction
Heroin, amphetamines head list of problem drugs
Heroin accounted for more than half of the 78,000 deaths from illegal drugs in 2010, but amphetamine had most addicts, researchers reported in The Lancet on Wednesday.
Aug 28, 2013
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Sewage study shows US, Netherlands and Australia like to party hard
The Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and the United States are consuming the highest amounts of designer 'party' drugs, according to wastewater samples taken from eight countries over the New Year period.
Feb 22, 2021
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Addiction
Drive-in music festivals allow you to social distance. But what happens when you add drugs and alcohol?
The cancellation of events due to the COVID-19 pandemic has hit Australia's music industry hard, with reports of losses up to A$200 million.
Jul 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New studies in The Lancet reveal global impact of mental and substance disorders
Two major new studies from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010, led by Professor Louisa Degenhardt, of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, and Professor ...
Aug 28, 2013
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Health
Increased computer use by adolescents cause for concern
Researchers at Queen's University have found a strong association between computer and Internet use in adolescents and engagement in multiple-risk behaviours (MRB), including illicit drug use, drunkenness and unprotected ...
Apr 25, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions
Ever want to scream during a particularly bad day, but then manage not to? Thank the human brain and how it regulates emotions, which can be critical for navigating everyday life. As we perceive events unfolding around us, ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Medications
College students say prescription stimulants easy to find on campus
Seven out of 10 college students say it is somewhat or very easy to obtain controlled stimulants without a prescription, according to a new survey conducted on eight U.S. campuses.
Oct 16, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
More than other drugs, injected meth is associated with an increased risk of attempted suicide
The dire physical and mental health effects of injecting methamphetamine are well known, but there's been little research about suicidal behavior and injecting meth. In a recent study, researchers at Columbia University's ...
Dec 22, 2011
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Neuroscience
Unraveling the brain's reward circuits
To some, a chocolate cake may spark a shot of pleasure typically associated with illicit drugs. A new study by Penn biologists offers some insights into that link, revealing new information about how the brain responds to ...
Jul 2, 2019
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Addiction
More than 1/3 illicit drugs sold on the dark web found to contain unexpected substances
Testing of illicit drugs bought online found that 35% were not what they said they were, highlighting the urgent need for more local drug testing facilities in Australia to prevent harm and overdose.
Mar 5, 2024
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