Drug Abuse in Europe Under Mysterious Assault
Drug abuse in Europe under mysterious assault – The European Union’s drug agency has warned that new substances may pose unknown dangers to public health. euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe …
Emory seeks to patent cocaine addiction treatment
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It works by giving patients a drug called a "dopamine beta-hydroxylase inhibitor" that both decreases the rewarding effects of cocaine and other stimulants while increasing the adverse effects of the drug. "Drug addiction represents a serious problem …
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Oreos May Be As Addictive As Cocaine
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The research looked at the rats' behaviors and the effects the cookies had on their brains. Rats were put into a maze and given the choice of hanging … “These findings suggest that high fat/sugar foods and drugs of abuse trigger brain addictive …
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Opinion: Cons of marijuana use not enough to outweigh pros
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The only conclusive negative side effect from heavy marijuana use in adults is short-term memory loss, according to a study conducted by Harvard University in 2001. However, after 28 days of sobriety, all side effects are neutralized. For a drug that …
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