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Mechanism of Opiate Addiction Is Completely Different from Other Drugs
October 5, 2012 — Chronic morphine exposure has the opposite effect on the brain compared to cocaine in mice, providing new insight into the basis of opiate addiction, according to researchers. They found that a ... > full story -
Addictive Properties of Drug Abuse May Hold Key to an HIV Cure
September 21, 2012 — A medical researcher is on a mission to explore the gene-controlling effects of addictive drugs in pursuit of new HIV ... > full story -
Mechanism Related to Negative Emotions of Cocaine Withdrawal Discovered: Emotional 'Brakes' Stay on After Cocaine Wears Off
September 10, 2012 — Researchers have found a cellular mechanism that contributes to the lack of motivation and negative emotions of a cocaine addict going through withdrawal. Their discovery offers a deeper look into ... > full story -
Marijuana Use May Increase Risk of Testicular Cancer
September 10, 2012 — A new study has found a link between recreational marijuana use and an increased risk of developing subtypes of testicular cancer that tend to carry a somewhat worse ... > full story -
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Traumatic Childhood May Increase the Risk of Drug Addiction
August 31, 2012 — Previous research has shown that personality traits such as impulsivity or compulsiveness are indicators of an increased risk of addiction. Now, new research suggests that these impulsive and ... > full story -
Scientists Show Two-Drug Combination Has Potential to Fight Cocaine Addiction
August 8, 2012 — A fine-tuned combination of two existing pharmaceutical drugs has shown promise as a potential new therapy for people addicted to cocaine -— a therapy that would reduce their craving for the ... > full story -
Childhood Defiance Correlated With Drug Dependence
August 1, 2012 — Childhood defiance is correlated with drug dependence whereas inattention suggests a susceptibility to ... > full story -
Modeling of New Enzymes Helps Develop Therapies for Cocaine Abuse
July 26, 2012 — Researchers have designed and discovered a series of highly efficient enzymes that effectively metabolize ... > full story -
Waste Water Analysis Reveals for the First Time Real Time Information Regarding Drug Consumption in 19 European Cities
July 26, 2012 — Waste water analysis using urinary biomarkers allows the reliable detection of actual drug consumption in cities. For the first time, a wide group of scientists have carried out a comparative study ... > full story -
European Drug Use Analyzed Through Raw Sewage Samples
July 26, 2012 — Surveys of drug use form an important basis for the development of effective drug policies, and also for measuring the effectiveness of existing policies. For the first time in history, scientists ... > full story
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