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Addiction Largely Determined By Our Genes - Annual Meeting Of The Royal College Of Psychiatrists

05 July 2008

The mystery of why one person becomes hooked on alcohol, heroin, sex or gambling, and another remains free of addiction, lies deep in the brain and is largely determined by our genes...
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Ritalin-style Drug Set For Wider Role In Adult Mental Illness

05 July 2008

A significant number of adults with unresolved depression, anxiety or addiction may actually have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition that has been widely considered to resolve in late adolescence...
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Internet Addiction: A Novel Disease Or A Bad Habit?

03 July 2008

It is impossible to deny the incredible significance of the internet and the effects its development has had on the world. Today the internet touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives; we shop online, we keep in touch...
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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News Articles Archive - Page 1

03 July 2008

People Who Smoke Skunk Are 18 Times More Likely To Develop Psychosis

02 July 2008

Study Examines Mental Health Coverage In State Health Care Initiatives

Minister Wallace Launches New Stronger Codes Of Practice To Control Alcohol Marketing, Communications And Sponsorship, Ireland

Some Poor Households Opt For Cigarettes Over Food

Lives Saved When Minimum Drinking Age Is 21

01 July 2008

Los Angeles Daily News Examines Connection Between High Number Of Minority Children In Foster Care System, Drug Tests Given To Minority Mothers

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. Begins Enrollment For U.S. Phase II Clinical Trial Of CPP-109 In Patients With Methamphetamine Addiction

Survey Assesses Worldwide Cocaine And Cannabis Use

Broad Differences In Alcohol, Tobacco And Illegal Drug Use Across Countries

Alkermes Initiates Phase 3 Clinical Study Of VIVITROL(R) For The Treatment Of Opioid Dependence

30 June 2008

America's Youth Delaying First Consumption Of Alcohol

InterventionTreatment.com Launches Suboxone Treatment Program

Pregnant Women Who Use Substances Can Deliver Healthy Infants With Early Treatment, Study Finds

28 June 2008

Australian Medical Association Launches Publication On Health Risks Of Cannabis Use

27 June 2008

Kansas City Star Columnist Looks At Hispanic Mental Health Findings

Underage Drinkers Get Their Alcohol From Adults, US Survey

New Nationwide Report Estimates That 40 Percent Of Underage Drinkers Received Free Alcohol From Adults Over 21

Treatment For Cigarette, Alcohol & Drug Use During Pregnancy Dramatically Improves Outcomes For Mom And Baby

Pediatrics Review Of Underage Drinking Prevention Programs Led By Iowa State Researcher

Alcohol Abuse More Common In Insured Patients, Drug Abuse In Uninsured

Drug Treatment Programs Influenced By State Policies

26 June 2008

The 26th Of June International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking

Children Connect Alcohol Odors With Their Mother's Emotions

25 June 2008

New Study Finds Oral Cannabis Ineffective In Treating Acute Pain

Lautenberg Measure To Help Reduce Repeat Drunk Driving Crashes Becomes Law, USA

'Copying' Behavior Results In Binge Drinking

24 June 2008

When Will It Be Time To Take Action On Alcohol?

Think About That Third (or Fourth) Drink

23 June 2008

Drug Enforcement Administration To Propose Rule To Allow E-Prescribing Of Controlled Substances

New Report Pinpoints Substance Use And Mental Health Problems In Individual Localities Throughout The Nation

Internet Addiction

20 June 2008

Teens Who Abuse Alcohol Or Drugs Are More Likely To Die Young, Pitt Study Finds

19 June 2008

'Hazardous Drinking' May Be A New 'Check Stop' On The Way To Alcohol Dependence

US WorldMeds Completes Phase III Trial Of Lofexidine For Treatment Of Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms

18 June 2008

Alcohol Abuse Can Damage The Brain By Decreasing Insulin And Insulin-Like Growth Factor Receptors

PET Imaging Focuses On Medication's Purported Ability To Improve Mental Performance

Dr. Mariana Pereira Of Rutgers Receives Prestigious 'Young Investigator Award'

Compliance Is The Best Path To Recovery

Ordered Drinks Can Be Larger And Have Greater Alcohol Content Than You May Think

Claims Linking Health Problems And The Strength Of Cannabis May Be Exaggerated

BMA Scotland Response To New Government Consultation On Alcohol Misuse

17 June 2008

Scottish Suicide And Homicide Rates Fueled By Drink And Drugs

16 June 2008

How Safe Are Medical Cannabinoids?

Pharmacology Of Crystal Meth

Updated SAMHSA Directory Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs Now Available

Recovery Nation Web Site Offers Help For Sexual Addiction

Recovering Cocaine Addict In Support Of 'Misuse And Addictions Week', UK

Urges Of Pathological Gamblers Curbed By Drug Commonly Used For Alcoholism

13 June 2008

Are British Youth Drinking And Bingeing More?

How To Save $1 Billion And 800 Lives In Canada

12 June 2008

Sleep Problems In Children And Prenatal Drug Exposure Linked

10 June 2008

New Approach To Treating Excessive Drinking And Relapse

Pivotal Breakthrough In Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Researchers Learn More About Cocaine Related Brain Damage

'Alcopop' Tax Not Enough, Australia

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