Penn Medicine Points to New Ways to Prevent Relapse in Cocaine-Addicted Patients
Penn Medicine points to new ways to prevent relapse in cocaine-addicted patients
The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that 40 to 60 percent of addicted individuals will relapse, and in some studies the rates are as high as 80 percent at six months after treatment. … Researchers at Penn… Continue reading
New National Exam to Be Tested in Washington
New national exam to be tested in Washington
SEATTLE (AP) – It's education testing season in Washington state and across the nation, but this year many public school students will be trying out a new kind of test that will eventually help school officials compare student achievement across the …… Continue reading
Recognizing Alcohol & Drug Addiction : The Effects of Drugs on the Brain
Recognizing Alcohol & Drug Addiction : The Effects of Drugs On the Brain — An addict breaks egg to explain the effects of drugs on the brain in this free home health video Expert: rivrsurvivor Bio: John DePalma, born and raised in, …
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World Drug Addiction Statistics?
Question by Max: World Drug Addiction Statistics?
I was extremely curious if anyone has a chart or something saying what percentage of the population are drug/alcohol addicts split up country to country. It seems like the rate is very high in the United States meaning that just being… Continue reading
LCAT: Teen Drug Use
LCAT: Teen Drug Use — A video brought to you by the LaFollette Community Action Team. This video revolves around the topic of teen drug use and how it affects family and friends. …
NIDA Releases New Teen Substance Abuse Resources
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I-Science: NIDA’s Look Into the Chief Resident Immersion Training Program
I-Science: NIDA’s Look into the Chief Resident Immersion Training Program — NIDA’s I-Science videos give viewers a glimpse of scientists through the “eyes”, and hand held lens of NIDA specialists. This interview gives a personal pers…
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Philip Seymour Hoffman: Addiction Is a Chronic Disease of the Brain
Philip Seymour Hoffman: addiction is a chronic disease of the brain
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s tragic death, apparently the result of a drug overdose, is a reminder that drug addiction crosses all socioeconomic barriers, the treatment system is lacking and addiction is a stealth companion, a chronic disease of the brain.… Continue reading
Drug Addiction Expert Weighs in on Hoffman’s Death
Drug addiction expert weighs in on Hoffman’s death
Philip Seymour Hoffman's death "should not be a surprise entirely," says drug addiction expert.John Russell reports. The Seahawks won their first Super Bowl title Sunday night in overpowering fashion, punishing Peyton Manning and the Denver …
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Hoffman Among Thousands of Addiction Victims
Hoffman Among Thousands of Addiction Victims
His death, which came after a long period of sobriety that ended last year, “epitomizes the tragedy of drug addiction in our society,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Here you have an extraordinarily …
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Hoffman Among Thousands of Addiction Victims
Hoffman Among Thousands of Addiction Victims
His death, which came after a long period of sobriety that ended last year, “epitomizes the tragedy of drug addiction in our society,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Here you have an extraordinarily …
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