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Cannabis Use Doubles Chances of Vehicle Crash
Drivers who consume cannabis
within three hours of
driving are nearly twice as
likely to cause a vehicle
collision as those who are
not under the influence of
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Addicts' Cravings Have Different Roots in Men and Women
A new brain imaging study
suggests stress robustly
activates areas of the brain
associated with craving in
cocaine-dependent women,
while drug cues activate
... > full story
Homeless Heavy Drinkers Imbibe Less When Housing Allows Alcohol, Study Finds
A study of a controversial
housing project that allows
chronically homeless people
with severe alcohol problems
to drink in their apartments ... > full story
Clue as to Why Alcohol Is Addicting: Scientists Show That Drinking Releases Brain Endorphins
Drinking alcohol leads to
the release of endorphins in
areas of the brain that
produce feelings of pleasure
and reward, according to a
... > full story
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After-School Program Can Reduce Alcohol Use Among Middle School Students, Study Finds
February 8, 2012 — A voluntary substance prevention program held after school and presented by trained facilitators can help reduce alcohol use among young adolescents, according to a new ... > full story -
Low Dopamine Levels During Withdrawal Promote Relapse to Smoking
February 8, 2012 — Mark Twain said, "Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times." Many smokers would agree that it's difficult to stay away from cigarettes. A ... > full story -
After Super Bowl, Doctor Offers Tips for Coping With Football Withdrawal Symptoms
February 6, 2012 — Now that the Super Bowl is over, millions of fans will go through withdrawal symptoms from not being able to watch football. A psychiatrist describes the effects this has on the brain, and offers ... > full story -
Early Intervention May Curb Dangerous College Drinking
January 30, 2012 — The first few weeks of college are a critical time in shaping students' drinking habits. Now researchers have a tailored approach that may help prevent students from becoming heavy ... > full story -
'Dabbling' in Hard Drugs in Middle Age Linked to Increased Risk of Death
January 27, 2012 — Data could lead to better advice for primary-care doctors struggling with a rising tide of older adult patients still in throes of youthful bad ... > full story -
Potential Target for Anti-Craving Medications Identified
January 25, 2012 — Scientists have identified a potential target for the development of anti-craving medications for people with addictions to stimulants such as ... > full story -
Poorest Smokers Face Toughest Odds for Kicking the Habit
January 20, 2012 — Quitting smoking is never easy. However, when you're poor and uneducated, kicking the habit for good is doubly hard, according to a new ... > full story -
Dangerous Choking 'Game' Prevalent Among Teens in Texas
January 18, 2012 — Nearly one out of seven college students surveyed at a Texas university has participated in the 'Choking Game,' a dangerous behavior where blood flow is deliberately cut off to the brain in order to ... > full story -
How the Brain Puts the Brakes on Negative Impact of Cocaine
January 11, 2012 — New research provides fascinating insight into a newly discovered brain mechanism that limits the rewarding impact of cocaine. The study describes protective delayed mechanism that turns off the ... > full story -
Marijuana Smoke Not as Damaging to Lungs as Cigarette Smoke, Study Suggests
January 10, 2012 — Using marijuana carries legal risks, but the consequences of occasionally lighting up do not include long-term loss of lung function, according to a new study. In the study in which participants had ... > full story
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