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Neuroimaging Study: Negative Messages Less Effective on Those Who Are Substance Dependent
November 26, 2012 — What types of public messages will most likely deter drug and alcohol abuse? Negatively framed messages may not be an effective way to reach those most in need of persuasion, a new study suggests. ... > full story -
Pain Medication Addiction Reaching Epidemic Level
November 19, 2012 — Addiction to pain medication is creating new challenges for physicians. Would you believe -- hydrocodone was the most prescribed drug in America in ... > full story -
A Risk Gene for Cannabis Psychosis
November 14, 2012 — The ability of cannabis to produce psychosis has long been an important public health concern. This concern is growing in importance as there is emerging data that cannabis exposure during ... > full story -
Steroid Pills Effective for Treating Facial Paralysis in Bell's Palsy, Research Suggests
November 7, 2012 — For people experiencing first-time symptoms of Bell's palsy, steroid pills very likely are the most effective known treatment for recovering full strength in the facial muscles, according to a new ... > full story -
Recreational Cocaine Use Linked to Conditions That Cause Heart Attack
November 5, 2012 — Recreational cocaine users may have higher blood pressure, stiffer arteries and thicker heart muscle walls than non-users -- all of which can cause a heart attack. The Australian study is the first ... > full story -
Alcohol, Drug Abuse Counselors Don't Always Require Total Abstinence
November 2, 2012 — Compared to a survey conducted nearly 20 years ago, about twice the proportion of addiction counselors now find it acceptable for at least some of their patients to have a drink occasionally -- ... > full story -
Cannabis Use Mimics Cognitive Weakness That Can Lead to Schizophrenia, fMRI Study Finds
November 2, 2012 — Researchers in Norway have found new support for their theory that cannabis use causes a temporary cognitive breakdown in non-psychotic individuals, leading to long-term psychosis. In an fMRI study, ... > full story -
Meth Vaccine Shows Promising Results in Early Tests; Blocking a Meth High Could Help Addicts Committed to Recovery
November 1, 2012 — Scientists have performed successful tests of an experimental methamphetamine vaccine on rats. Vaccinated animals that received the drug were largely protected from typical signs of meth ... > full story -
Drug Offers New Pain Management Therapy for Diabetics
October 30, 2012 — A new study shows there is evidence to support a new drug therapy called nabilone to treat diabetic neuropathy, or nerve pain. Researchers enrolled 60 patients with diabetic neuropathy in a 12-week ... > full story -
Diabetes Drug Could Be Effective in Treating Addiction, Researchers Find
October 23, 2012 — Researchers are reporting that a drug currently used to treat type 2 diabetes could be just as effective in treating addiction to drugs, including cocaine. The findings could have far-reaching ... > full story
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