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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 -
Would You ‘Like’ A Drink? Youth Drinking Cultures, Social Networking and Alcohol Marketing
May 10, 2013 Preventing alcohol abuse, especially among young people, has long been a focus of public-health campaigns. But despite the well-publicized social and medical consequences of drinking too much ... > full story -
Parental Addictions Linked to Adult Children's Depression
May 9, 2013 The offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to be depressed in adulthood, according to a new study. Investigators have examined the association between parental ... > full story -
All Hospitals Should Require Drug, Alcohol Tests for Physicians, Experts Say
May 7, 2013 To improve patient safety, hospitals should randomly test physicians for drug and alcohol use in much the same way other major industries in the United States do to protect their ... > 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 -
Adderall Abuse as Final Exam Study Aid 'Trending' Among U.S. Students
May 1, 2013 A growing number of U.S. college students are abusing the ADHD medication Adderall to give them an academic edge and they're tweeting about it. A six-month study tracking Adderall mentions on Twitter ... > full story -
Scientists Weaken HIV Infection in Immune Cells Using Synthetic Agents
May 1, 2013 HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is notorious for hiding within certain types of cells, where it reproduces at a slowed rate and eventually gives rise to chronic inflammation, despite drug therapy. ... > full storyMore: -
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 -
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Weekend Binge Drinking Could Leave Lasting Liver Damage
April 30, 2013 Long after a hangover, a night of bad decisions might take a bigger toll on the body than previously understood. A new study has revealed a unique connection between binge drinking and the risk for ... > full story
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