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Science is littered with shining new discoveries which became somewhat tarnished as accumulating data forced a reappraisal. In substance misuse, normative education retains some of its shine, but what seemed the great hope for school- and college-based prevention now seems…
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Those under age 25 are particularly vulnerable to dual abuse.
BY ELIZABETH ASHTON, NIDA Notes Staff Writer
Men and women with alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are 18 times more likely to report nonmedical use of prescription drugs than people who dont drink at all, according to…
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Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energys Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed an imaging protocol that allows them to visualize the activity of the brains reward circuitry in both normal individuals and those addicted to drugs. The technique could lead…
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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio This industrial town was once known for its shoes and its steel. But after decades of decline it has made a name for itself for a different reason: it is home to some of the highest rates of prescription drug overdoses in the state, and growing numbers of…
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Top 10 Cracks That Crack (and Other) Addicts Fall Through
Relapse, relapse, relapse. Every day you read about someone with an addiction who has relapsed. Given the chaos and misery this causes for addicts and their families, I sought out Dr. Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D., C.E.D.S., founder…