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Substance Abuse
The Nation’s Doctors Join Together to Encourage Smokers to “Talk With Your Doctor” for Help Quitting for Good
New initiative is part of CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers campaign ...
Survey points out deficiencies in addictions training for medical residents
Most residents dissatisfied with the quality of substance-abuse training, many felt unprepared to diagnose or treat ...
Johns Hopkins Scientists Uncover Molecular Roots Of Cocaine Addiction In The Brain And Reveal A Promising New Anti-Addiction Drug
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have unraveled the molecular foundations of cocaine’s effects on the brain, and identified a compound that blocks cravings for the drug in cocaine-addicted mice. ... Full story
Smoking in the home causing as many fatalities as road traffic collisions
The number of deaths caused by smoking in the home could be comparable to the numbers of fatalities from road traffic collisions, according to new research led by NUI Galway and funded under the EPA’s STRIVE Research Programme. ... Full story
Prof: Alcohol impairment goes beyond BAC number
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Drivers may think they have the green light to drive when their blood alcohol levels fall below the legal limit or the buzz wears off, but that's not the case, says a Purdue University expert. ... Full story
Alcohol sales fall due to ban on multi-buy promotions
A report published today shows a 2.6% decrease in the amount of alcohol sold per adult in Scotland in the year following the introduction of the Alcohol etc. (Scotland) Act in October 2011. ... Full story
Breakthrough calls time on bootleg booze
A new technique for detecting dangerous fake whisky, and other spirits, has been developed by researchers at the University of St Andrews. ... Full story
New program successful in reducing service and substance use among frequent health care users
Toronto - A program co-led by St. Michael’s Hospital could be the next widely used model to treat patients who are frequent users of the health care system and have severe addictions, often complicated by homelessness and mental health problems. ... Full story
Electronic Cigarettes - An Uncontrolled Experiment with Consumers
by MPL/Sel - Unlike conventional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes do not produce thousands of toxic and carcinogenic substances. Nevertheless, they are not harmless. ... Full story
Cocaine Vaccine Passes Key Testing Hurdle
New Anti-Cocaine Vaccine Research Shows Drug Can't Reach the Brain, Human Clinical Trials on the Horizon ... Full story
