Drug Abuse News
Some of the latest news articles about drug abuse:
- Cocaine and the teen brain: New insights into addiction February 22, 2012When first exposed to cocaine, the adolescent brain launches a strong defensive reaction designed to minimize the drug's effects, scientists have found. Now two new studies identify key genes that regulate this response and show that interfering with this reaction dramatically increases a mouse's sensitivity to cocaine. […]
- Cannabis use doubles chances of vehicle crash, review finds February 10, 2012Drivers 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 drugs or alcohol, according to a new review. […]
- Low dopamine levels during withdrawal promote relapse to smoking February 8, 2012Mark 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 new study now suggests that low dopamine levels that occur as a result of withdrawal from smoking actually promote the relapse to smoking. […]
- Addicts' cravings have different roots in men and women January 30, 2012A new brain imaging study suggests stress robustly activates areas of the brain associated with craving in cocaine-dependent women, while drug cues activate similar brain regions in cocaine-dependent men. The study suggests men and women with cocaine dependence might benefit more from different treatment options. […]
- 'Dabbling' in hard drugs in middle age linked to increased risk of death January 27, 2012Data could lead to better advice for primary-care doctors struggling with a rising tide of older adult patients still in throes of youthful bad habits. […]
- Potential target for anti-craving medications identified January 25, 2012Scientists have identified a potential target for the development of anti-craving medications for people with addictions to stimulants such as methamphetamine. […]
- How the brain puts the brakes on negative impact of cocaine January 11, 2012New 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 genes that support the development of addiction-related behaviors. The findings may lead to a better understanding of vulnerability to addiction and as well as new s […]
- Marijuana smoke not as damaging to lungs as cigarette smoke, study suggests January 10, 2012Using 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 repeated measurements of lung function over 20 years, occasional and low cumulative marijuana use was not associated with adverse effects on pulmonary function. […]
- Brain imaging study evaluates effects of ingredients in marijuana on brain functioning during reactions to visual stimuli January 2, 2012Different ingredients in marijuana appear to affect regions of the brain differently during brain processing functions involving responses to certain visual stimuli and tasks, according to a new report. […]
- The role of Internet pharmacies in prescription drug abuse December 20, 2011Efforts to halt the growing abuse of prescription drugs must include addressing the availability of these drugs on the Internet and increasing physician awareness of the dangers posed by Internet pharmacies, according to experts. […]
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