
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
Laser Light Zaps Away Cocaine Addiction
By stimulating one part of
the brain with laser light,
researchers have shown that
they can wipe away addictive
behavior in rats -- or
conversely turn non-addicted
rats into compulsive cocaine
... > full story
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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 -
Mental Illness Linked to Heavy Cannabis Use
April 2, 2013 People with mental illnesses are more than seven times more likely to use cannabis weekly compared to people without a mental illness, according to new ... > full story -
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Children of Deployed Parents at Higher Risk for Alcohol, Drug Use
March 28, 2013 A statewide survey of sixth-, eighth-, and 11th-grade Iowa students found that children of deployed or recently returned military parents had an increased risk for alcohol use, binge drinking, and ... > full story -
Adults With Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorder More Likely to Smoke
March 20, 2013 Adults aged 18 or older who experienced any mental illness or who have had a substance use disorder in the past year are more likely to smoke and to smoke more heavily than others, according to a new ... > full story
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