In: substance abuse
Could Drug Abuse be Influencing the War(s) in the Middle East?
Could Drug Abuse be Influencing the War(s) in the Middle East? The Middle East is dealing with an epidemic of methamphetamine…
Read MoreAlcohol, Marijuana, and Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Lethal Combination for Young People
Alcohol, Marijuana, and Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Lethal Combination for Young People Alcohol and marijuana are among the drugs most commonly…
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What’s the Difference between Addiction and Obsession?
What’s the Difference Between Addiction and Obsession? When the average person thinks about addiction, they may think about someone who is…
Read MoreThe Danger of Alcohol-Interactive Prescription Medications
The Danger of Alcohol-Interactive Prescription Medications Alcohol interacts negatively with numerous commonly prescribed medications. Yet, most drinkers do not understood about…
Read MoreUpdate on Pain Medication Epidemic
Update on Pain Medication Epidemic An NIH white paper found little to no evidence for the effectiveness of opioid drugs in…
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Alcohol Risks Rise with Long Work Hours
Alcohol Risks Rise with Long Work Hours Individuals whose working hours exceed standard recommendations are more likely to increase their alcohol…
Read MoreThe Connection between PTSD, Food and Women
The Connection between PTSD, Food and Women According to researchers at the Mailman School of Public Health at the Columbia and…
Read MoreAlcohol Warnings by Parents Make a Difference
Alcohol Warnings by Parents Make a Difference Parenting style strongly and directly affects teens when it comes to heavy drinking, defined…
Read MoreUnderstanding How the Brain Reacts to Addictive Substances: It’s a Dopamine Thing
Understanding How the Brain Reacts to Addictive Substances: It’s a Dopamine Thing Brigham Young University professor Scott Steffensen and his collaborators…
Read MoreAthletes and Drug Use
Athletes and Drug Use Whether legal or illegal, drug use can occur at all levels of sports, from high school or…
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