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Research Explains Why Cocaine Addicts Display Risky Behavior
One of the more serious, yet under-acknowledged, side effects of cocaine use is the risky behavior that can arise after using the drug. Risky behavior can
Alcohol Abuse More Prevalent Before Marriage, After Divorce
Last year, a group of researchers published a study that suggested that marriage was more likely to prevent people from abusing alcohol. These same researchers then
A Case for Gender-Specific Needs in Addiction Treatment
New information may shed light on how best to help women break free of their cocaine addictions, while also highlighting the fact that treatment centers may
Employers Tackling Issue of Prescription Drug Abuse Head-on
With opioid abuse having become a national epidemic, employee benefits plans are using their resources to take on this issue, according to a survey conducted by
What Does a Repeal of the ACA Mean for Addiction Treatment?
Let’s face it. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) as we know it will be going away. As with other political arguments, this inevitability is met with
How Drug Abuse Increases Aging Rate
The results of a new study have identified how drug abuse and addiction can increase the rate of aging, as well as age-related illnesses. These include
Alcohol not Beneficial for Sleep Problems
For people who suffer from insomnia, trouble staying asleep or restless sleep, alcohol sometimes appears to be initially useful since it is a depressant. However, according
Signs of Drug Abuse Apparent to Dermatologists
Most people understand that the physical signs of drug abuse are apparent in an intravenous drug user’s skin. There are other signs of addiction that are
Medications for Other Disorders Pose Possible Threat of Dependency
The results of a new study have found that one in six US adults takes a psychiatric drug to treat the symptoms of a condition like
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