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Taking Medication Earlier May Make it Easier to Stop Smoking

Saturday, January 7th, 2012
Want to stop smoking? New research suggests you may have more success if you start taking ...
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Drug Users Who Inject Meth More Likely to Attempt Suicide

Saturday, December 24th, 2011
Researchers have discovered that drug users who inject methamphetamine have an 80 percent greater risk of attempting suicide than drug users who inject other substances. The study, conducted by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of ...
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Alcohol Ups Aggression in Present-Focused Drinkers

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Getting drunk increases aggression in people who have one particular personality trait: the inability to consider the future ...
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Health Screens Limit Substance Abuse in Pregnancy

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Pregnant women who smoke cigarettes, use alcohol or take drugs increase the risk of medical complications ...
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Prescription Drug Abuse Aided by Internet Pharmacies, MD Ignorance

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Abuse of prescription drugs has reached epidemic levels, yet many physicians are often unaware ...
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Cigarettes Down, Marijuana Use Steady in Teen Survey

Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Federal officials report a yearly survey suggests cigarette and alcohol use by eighth, 10th and 12th-graders are at ...
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Mood Disorders Up Risk of Opioid Abuse

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
Researchers have discovered that people suffering from mood and anxiety disorders are more likely to ...
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Alcoholics’ Brains Must Work Harder

Friday, November 18th, 2011
Alcoholics can perform a simple finger-tapping exercise as well as their sober counterparts, but their brains must work ...
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Gene Variants May Factor into Impulsivity, Substance Abuse

Thursday, November 17th, 2011
Researchers believe genetics can influence impulsivity and other forms of risky behavior, especially among males -- a link supported by ...
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Aging LGBT Seniors Face Greater Health Challenges

Thursday, November 17th, 2011
A new study warns that LGBT seniors could face higher rates of disability, physical and mental distress ...
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