Adolescent Substance Abuse Articles
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- Exercise may reduce marijuana cravings
In addition to pursuing substance abuse help for their marijuana cravings, individuals may want to buy a treadmill. The results of a recent study revealed that exercise might help curb one's dependence on the drug. more...
- Cannabis use may lead to the development of psychotic symptoms
In a recent study, European researchers identified a link between cannabis use in one's youth and the risk for psychotic disorder later in life. more...
- Drug-related poisonings on the rise in many states
In a recent study, health professionals from The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital examined data on emergency department visits for drug-related poisonings. more...
- Antidepressant research may shed light on cocaine addiction
A new mouse model designed to see how antidepressants work may lead to the development of new medications and provide a better understanding of addiction. more...
- Heroin use may increase the risk of botulism
A recent study of injection drug users has found an increase in recurrent cases of botulism among these individuals in California. more...
- Marijuana use may harm male sexual performance
New research reveals that cannabis use by men may have a negative impact on sexual performance. more...
- Students recognize the risks drugs pose to their independence
The results of a recent study on teenage drug use indicates that tapping into an adolescent's desire for independence may prevent them from having to seek substance abuse help for an addiction later in life. more...
- New heroin treatment does not rely on addictive substances
In a recent study, Norwegian researchers may have found a new heroin treatment that does not rely on the use of other addictive substances. more...
- Ecstasy still dangerous despite new study findings
MDMA, or ecstasy, is a synthetic drug that 2.1 million Americans age 12 and older have abused at least once, according to a survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration in 2008. more...
- National Institute on Drug Abuse funds new treatment studies
As drug addiction continues to afflict a number of individuals, many scientists are conducting research to identify better methods of substance abuse help. more...
- Drug abuse may lead to mental deterioration
Repeated drug abuse can not only lead to addiction but brain deterioration as well, according to a recent study. The findings indicate that a number of drug users may have trouble recognizing certain emotions. more...
- Cannabis use may lead to psychotic illness
Cannabis users may be more likely to develop a psychotic illness based on a recent meta-analysis of previously published studies on the relationship between substance use and psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia. more...
- Rise in street drug use may be linked to higher stroke incidence
Street drug use among younger stroke patients has risen, according to new stroke research conducted by the University of Cincinnati. This substance abuse by individuals may explain the stroke incidence in younger age groups. more...
- Substance misuse in youth can have long term effects on health
The results of a recent doctoral thesis indicate that individuals who misuse drugs and alcohol in their youth are at a higher risk of continuing this behavior into middle age or developing mental health problems. more...
- Workers continue to use drugs on the job
Strict testing requirements at companies reveal that a number of working Americans use drugs while on the job, CNN reported. The use of substances such as heroin and prescription painkillers during work hours may be due to several factors. more...
- Chronic pain in retired NFL players can lead to misuse of painkillers
Football players are prone to potentially serious collisions and injuries. For chronic pain treatment, many of these athletes are prescribed medication such as painkillers. New research indicates that these individuals misuse these opioid drugs. more...
- Adolescent brains respond differently to rewards
Though it is not true of all adolescents, many put rewards ahead of consequences and engage in risky behavior. This misplacement of priorities can often lead to drug addiction and behavioral and psychological disorders. more...
- Cognitive training might prevent drug abuse
Most people understand that drug use can lead to addiction. Some are even aware that they might have to seek substance abuse help if their drug abuse continues. Despite this, many individuals continue to engage in this potentially destructive behavior. more...
- Researchers feel student nurses need support to overcome addiction
Student nurses are just as human as the patients they are training to assist in their careers. This makes them prone to drug and alcohol addictions. more...
- Blocking brain receptors may prove effective in relapse prevention
The results of a recent study on food deprivation and drug addiction may lead to the development of new relapse prevention methods. more...
- Continuous use of the drug khat may lead to impulsive behavior
Chewing on the drug khat releases juices that can have a lightly stimulating effect. However, new research indicates that continued use of the substance may lead to impulsivity and addictions that would require users to seek substance abuse help. more...
- Gaming linked to substance abuse in some adolescents
A recent study on the health effects of gaming on adolescents has found links between the pastime and potentially addictive behaviors. more...
- Teenagers find anti-drug messages effective
According to the University of Michigans Monitoring the Future study, exposure to drug prevention messages has decreased. However, teenagers still find these methods to be effective. more...
- Recent press draws attention to salvia use
There has been an increase in attention given to the psychoactive herb known as salvia after a video surfaced online of Miley Cyrus abusing it. more...
- Study shows rise in antipsychotic medication prescriptions
Antipsychotic medications, which were first approved to treat schizophrenia, are being used to treat a variety of other conditions, Reuters reported. However, there is little evidence that these drugs are effective at treating multiple conditions. more...
- The dangers of purchasing medication without a prescription online
The abuse of prescription drugs, such as painkillers and sedatives, by individuals these medications are not meant for, is an increasing problem, according to the Mayo Clinic. Continued use may lead to harmful health effects, such as addiction. more...
- Study: vaccine may help addicts kick habit
Results from a new animal study have led researchers to believe they may have found a way to break and reverse cocaine addiction. more...
- Most age groups see an increase in accidental drug overdose
New research indicates a rise in deaths from drug misuse or abuse in the U.S., reports Reuters. This includes both prescription and illegal drugs. more...
- Teen drug use on the rise
Results from the 2010 Monitoring the Future Survey revealed an increase in the use of drugs such as marijuana and ecstasy among teenagers. more...
- Report shows increase in teen heroin addiction
The amount of individuals young and old seeking treatment for heroin addiction remains high in Dallas County, reports The Dallas Morning News. This data comes from a recently released report by the Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. more...
- Exercise may reduce cocaine binges
The findings of a new study indicate that cocaine users who partake in aerobic exercise may reduce their addiction to the drug. more...
- Mutation might make caucasians more susceptible to cocaine abuse
A genetic variant that alters the brains response to specific chemical signals may lead to an increased susceptibility to severe cocaine abuse. The results of a new study indicated that caucasians are more likely to have this genetic mutation. more...
