
The Straight Dope: Studies Link Parental Monitoring With Decreased Teen Marijuana Usage
Marijuana is the most widely
used illicit drug by
adolescents, with almost 42
percent of high school
seniors admitting to having
... > full story

Diet Switching Can Activate Brain's Stress System, Lead To 'Withdrawal' Symptoms
Intermittent access to foods
rich in fat and sugar
induces changes in the brain
which are comparable to
those observed in drug
... > full story

Drunken Fruit Flies Help Scientists Find Potential Drug Target For Alcoholism
Drunken fruit flies have
helped researchers identify
networks of genes -- also
present in humans -- that
play a key role in alcohol
... > full story

Crushing Cigarettes In A Virtual Reality Environment Reduces Tobacco Addiction
Smokers who crushed
computer-simulated
cigarettes as part of a
psychosocial treatment
program in a virtual reality
... > full story
- The Straight Dope: Studies Link Parental Monitoring With Decreased Teen Marijuana Usage
- Diet Switching Can Activate Brain's Stress System, Lead To 'Withdrawal' Symptoms
- Drunken Fruit Flies Help Scientists Find Potential Drug Target For Alcoholism
- Crushing Cigarettes In A Virtual Reality Environment Reduces Tobacco Addiction
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Alcohol in Pregnancy Linked to Child Behavior Problems
November 23, 2009 A new study has found evidence that the amount and timing of alcohol consumption in pregnancy affects child behavior in different ... > full story -
Brief Intervention Works for Drivers Who Persist in Driving While Intoxicated
November 23, 2009 Researchers comparing the effectiveness of two interventions on driving-while-impaired re-offenders with alcohol problems found that one -- Brief Motivational Interviewing (BMI) -- was more ... > full story -
Why Can't Some People Give Up Cocaine?
November 21, 2009 Drug dependency is a recurrent but treatable kind of addiction. However, not all people who are drug dependent progress in the same way once they stop taking drugs. A new study shows that, in the ... > full story -
Older Problem Drinkers Use More Alcohol Than Do Their Younger Counterparts
November 21, 2009 Older adults who have alcohol dependence problems drink significantly more than do younger adults who have similar problems, a new study has found. The findings suggest that older problem drinkers ... > full story -
Drug Use: Effects of Ketamine (K) on Users
November 20, 2009 The first ever large-scale, longitudinal study of ketamine users has been published. With ketamine use increasing faster than any other drug in the UK, this research showing the consequences of ... > full story -
Current Cigarette Smokers at Increased Risk of Seizures
November 20, 2009 A recent study determined there is a significant risk of seizure for individuals who currently smoke cigarettes. This is the first prospective study to examine the potential risks associated with ... > full story -
Intervention Can Reduce Hostile Perceptions in Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
November 20, 2009 Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has been linked to significant impairments in social skills. Researchers have found that a social- skills intervention called Children's Friendship Training can lead ... > full story -
Women Can Quit Smoking and Control Weight Gain
November 19, 2009 Many women don't quit smoking because they are afraid of gaining weight. That's because nicotine suppresses appetite and boosts a smoker's metabolism. But a new meta-analysis shows that women who ... > full story -
Treating Alcohol-Use Disorders and Tuberculosis Together
November 19, 2009 Treatment for alcohol use disorders and tuberculosis (TB) is rarely integrated, even though the two diseases have a high co-occurrence. American and Russian researchers have jointly designed and are ... > full story -
Unrealistic Optimism Prompts Risky Behavior
November 16, 2009 Unrealistic optimism about drinking behavior can lead to later alcohol-related problems, according to new ... > full story
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