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Updated Guidelines On The Best Methods To Treat Substance Abuse And Addiction
25 May 2012
The British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) has released fresh guidelines on the best methods to treat substance abuse and addiction in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, published by SAGE... [read article]

Risk Of Cognitive Decline And Dementia In The Elderly And Alcohol Intake
24 May 2012
Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other types of dementia are most common in the very elderly, and are associated with huge health costs. With a rapidly ageing population throughout the world, factors that affect the risk of... [read article]

Brain Cells Found In Monkeys That May Be Linked To Self-Awareness And Empathy In Humans
23 May 2012
The anterior insular cortex is a small brain region that plays a crucial role in human self-awareness and in related neuropsychiatric disorders. A unique cell type - the von Economo neuron (VEN) - is located there... [read article]

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21 May 2012

Binge Drinking Reduced With Herbal Extract
20 May 2012

Improving Understanding Of Psychiatric Disorders With The Help Of Zebrafish
18 May 2012

Reducing Booze Consumption Better For Public Health And Economy, Australia
Herbal Extract May Curb Binge Drinking
17 May 2012

Food Cravings Reduced By Lizard Saliva
Less Inflammation Seen In Patients With NAFLD, A Common Liver Disease, Who Consume Modest Amounts Of Alcohol
Examining Adaptive Abilities In Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure And/or ADHD
Possible Link Between Early Alcohol Use, Alcohol Dependence, Daily Nicotine Use, And Fewer Years Of Educational Attainment
Comparison Of On-Premises and Off-Premises Alcohol Outlets and Links To Crime
Resiliency During Early Years Can Protect Against Later Alcohol/Drug Use
14 May 2012

Novel Approach To Stimulate Immune Cells Has Potential For Treatment Of Immune Diseases And Cancer
13 May 2012

21.8% Of Pregnant White Women Smoke
11 May 2012

Changes Triggered In Brain's Neuron Structure By Chronic Cocaine Use
Facebook Addiction - New Psychological Scale
10 May 2012

A New Abused Drug Is Methoxetamine (MXE), Sold On The Internet As A "Legal" Alternative To Ketamine
09 May 2012

Extramedical Pain Reliever Usage More Likely During Mid-Asolescence
16 Years Olds At Greatest Risk For Misusing Prescription Drugs
Facebook Addiction - New Research
06 May 2012

Alcohol Consumption Decreased In Heavy-Drinking Smokers By Anti-Smoking Drug Varenicline
03 May 2012

Youth Exposure To Alcohol Marketing Needs To Be Addressed
Keeping Teens Substance Free
Maternal Opiate Usage Grows Considerably
02 May 2012

Scientists Identify Brain Circuitry Associated With Addictive, Depressive Behaviors
01 May 2012

Huge Increase In Maternal Opiate Use In Nine Years
Drug Abuse In Adolescence Linked To Brain Networks
Underage Drinking: Minors Who Recognize Ads For Beer And Spirits Are More Likely To Drink
30 April 2012

Schoolchildren On Free School Meals More Likely To Abuse Alcohol Or Drugs
For Even Relatively Minor Burns, Binge Drinkers Suffer Healing Impairment, Slow Recovery
27 April 2012

Substance Use More Likely In Older Children And Those Receiving Free School Meals
26 April 2012

Helping Marijuana Smokers Kick The Habit With The Help Of Anticonvulsant Drug
Addiction-Like Behaviors Can Stem From Binge Eating
Preventing Risky Behaviors In Adolescence Should Become A Global Health Priority
Brain Aging Likely To Speed Up With Chronic Cocaine Use
How Is Gambling Bad For You?
25 April 2012

New Instrument Measures Work Addiction: The Bergen Work Addiction Scale
Protein May Be Direct Link That Explains Long-Established Risk Factor Between Alcohol And Breast Cancer
24 April 2012

Teens Getting Drunk On Liquid Hand Sanitizers
Specific Protein Triggers Changes In Neurons In Brain Reward Center Linked To Cocaine Addiction
23 April 2012

Risk And Severity Of Liver Disease Reduced By Modest Alcohol Consumption
21 April 2012

Ecstasy And Speed Associated With Depression In Teens
20 April 2012

Association Between Speed, Ecstasy And Depression In Teenagers
Scientists Develop Antidote For Cocaine Overdose
Patients With Frequent, Uncontrollable Seizures Benefit From Perampanel
Marijuana Smoked More Than Admitted In National Surveys
19 April 2012

Having A Minimum Price For Alcohol Impacts On Abuse
Opium Significantly Raises Mortality
Association Between Moderate Alcohol Consumption Before And After Heart Attack And Lower Mortality
Opioids Associated With Highest Risk Of Death
Alcohol Misuse Into Adulthood Often Accompanied By Feelings Of Immaturity; Discovery Could Improve Substance Abuse Treatment
Testing, Counseling Of Cocaine And Heroin Users Reduces Unprotected Sex
18 April 2012

Opium Usage Almost Doubles Death Risk
17 April 2012

Alcohol Consumption, Tattoos And Piercings Associated With Risky Behavior
The Harmful Short-Term Effects Of Alcoholism On Memory Functioning
12-Step Involvement Helps Adolescents Recover From Alcohol, Substance Abuse
Peers May Have A Positive Effect On Adolescent Drinking And Behavior
13 April 2012

New Study Explores How To Decrease Risky Behavior Among Parolees In The Community
Alcohol Makes People More Creative
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