The researchers in the study found a strong correlation between the use of certain prescription medications by adults and childhood poisoning caused by the same drugs
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The results of a study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, show that varenicline reduced the cravings and number of drinks consumed per day of people identified as alcohol dependent.
This substance, known as sisa, has been especially detrimental to the homeless and very poor in Athens.
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman recently checked out of a drug detox facility.
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The California Senate recently passed a series of bills with the aim of curbing prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths in the state.
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In a recent survey conducted by the University of Michigan, one in ten 10th graders and one in eight 12th graders reported that they had used study drugs.
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Parents who are timid about discussing drug abuse with their teens may be better served by having regular conversations with their children, according to a study administered by the University of Cincinnati.
American parents need to be more proactive about their children’s involvement with drug and alcohol abuse, according to a study released earlier this month.
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This tactic is unique because it allows for a greater degree of customization than other modes, which is useful in this setting because no two addicts are alike.
Watching a loved one spiral into alcoholism is one of the toughest experiences a person can deal with during his or her lifetime.
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In past blog posts, we’ve discussed how prescription drug abuse has quickly spiraled into a national epidemic.
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