Substance Abuse

Researcher informs treatment of petrol and alcohol abusers

Research by Menzies School of Health Research at Charles Darwin University is improving understanding of the treatment and prevention of…

14 years ago

Fighting Distance Runner Ailments with Non-Alcoholic Beer

Non-alcoholic beer reduces inflammation, upper respiratory tract infections in marathoners View full post on Health News

14 years ago

College Students Respond Better to Positive Anti-Binge Drinking Messages

MU researchers find “gain-framed” PSAs more effective at curbing college student’ binge drinking View full post on Health News

14 years ago

Scripps Research Scientists Find Key Mechanism in Transition to Alcohol Dependence

Finding Could Lead to Development of Drugs That Decrease Heavy Alcohol Consumption View full post on Health News

14 years ago

Heroin rush caused by 6-MAM

New research from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health suggests that our understanding of how heroin affects the brain should…

14 years ago

New report shows the availability of substance abuse treatment facilities offering counseling services in Asian languages varies by region

A new report shows that only 2-percent (291) of the nation’s 13,513 substance abuse treatment facilities provide counseling services in…

14 years ago

Fish Oil May Have Positive Effects on Mood, Alcohol Craving, New Study Shows

INDIANAPOLIS -- Omega 3 fatty acids may be beneficial for more than just the heart. Research at the Indiana University…

14 years ago

New study show 49-percent rise in emergency department visits for drug related suicide attempts by females aged 50 and older from 2005 to 2009

A new national study shows that from 2005 to 2009 (the most recent year with available figures) there was a…

14 years ago

Exercise helps women fight smoking cravings, but effect is short-lived

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Dozens of studies on whether moderate exercise can curb the nicotine cravings of women smokers…

14 years ago

Genetic Variation Impacts Brain Opioid Receptors in Smokers, Penn Study Shows

Genes Impacts Brain's Chemical Response to Nicotine; New Insights May Lead to New Medications to Help Smokers Quit View full…

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