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Addiction to Unhealthy Foods Could Help Explain the Global Obesity Epidemic, Research Suggests
New research shows that
high-fructose corn syrup can
cause behavioral reactions
in rats similar to those
produced by drugs of abuse
... > full story
Adderall Abuse as Final Exam Study Aid 'Trending' Among U.S. Students
A growing number of U.S.
college students are abusing
the ADHD medication Adderall
to give them an academic
edge and they're tweeting
... > full story
Scientists Weaken HIV Infection in Immune Cells Using Synthetic Agents
HIV, the virus that causes
AIDS, is notorious for
hiding within certain types
of cells, where it
reproduces at a slowed rate
... > full story
Taste of Beer, Without Effect from Alcohol, Triggers Dopamine Release in the Brain
The taste of beer, without
any effect from alcohol
itself, can trigger dopamine
release in the brain, which
is associated with drinking,
... > full story
- Addiction to Unhealthy Foods Could Help Explain the Global Obesity Epidemic, Research Suggests
- Adderall Abuse as Final Exam Study Aid 'Trending' Among U.S. Students
- Scientists Weaken HIV Infection in Immune Cells Using Synthetic Agents
- Taste of Beer, Without Effect from Alcohol, Triggers Dopamine Release in the Brain
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More Than One in Five Parents Believe They Have Little Influence in Preventing Teens from Using Illicit Substances
May 24, 2013 — A new report indicates that more than one in five parents of teens aged 12 to 17 (22.3 percent) think what they say has little influence on whether or not their child uses illicit substances, ... > full story -
Molecular Roots of Cocaine Addiction in Brain Uncovered: Promising New Anti-Addiction Drug Revealed
May 22, 2013 — Researchers have unraveled the molecular foundations of cocaine’s effects on the brain, and identified a compound that blocks cravings for the drug in cocaine-addicted mice. The compound, ... > full story -
Anabolic Steroids May Affect Future Mental Health
May 20, 2013 — There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes. Twenty per cent of the ... > full story -
Marijuana Users Have Better Blood Sugar Control
May 15, 2013 — Regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control, say investigators. They found that current marijuana users had significantly lower fasting insulin and were ... > full story -
Cocaine Vaccine Passes Key Testing Hurdle
May 10, 2013 — Researchers have successfully tested their novel anti-cocaine vaccine in primates, bringing them closer to launching human clinical ... > full story -
Study Adds to Evidence That Cigarettes Are Gateway to Marijuana
May 5, 2013 — Teen smokers who rationalize their use of cigarettes by saying, "At least, I'm not doing drugs," may not always be able to use that line. New research supports the theory that cigarettes are a ... > full story -
Heroin Vaccine Blocks Relapse, Preclinical Study Suggests
May 3, 2013 — Scientists have reported successful preclinical tests of a new vaccine against heroin. The vaccine targets heroin and its psychoactive breakdown products in the bloodstream, preventing them from ... > full story -
Sharp Rise in Emergency Department Visits Involving the Sleep Medication Zolpidem
May 1, 2013 — A new report shows that the number of emergency department visits involving adverse reactions to the sleep medication zolpidem rose nearly 220 percent from 6,111 visits in 2005 to 19,487 visits in ... > full story -
Breath Study Brings Roadside Drug Testing Closer
April 25, 2013 — A group of researchers from Sweden have provided further evidence that illegal drugs can be detected in the breath, opening up the possibility of a roadside breathalyzer test to detect substances ... > full story -
First Trial to Investigate Magic Mushrooms as a Treatment for Depression Delayed by UK and EU Regulations
April 7, 2013 — The world’s first clinical trial to explore the use of the hallucinogenic ingredient in magic mushrooms to treat depression is being delayed due to the UK and EU rules on the use of illegal ... > full story
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