Magnetic Brain Stimulation Might Treat Cocaine Addiction
2015-12-03
Cravings and use decreased in pilot studyContinue Reading
More Americans Seek Treatment for Painkiller, Heroin Abuse
2015-12-03
Report reflects changing patterns of substance abuseContinue Reading
More Americans Seek Treatment for Painkiller, Heroin Abuse
2015-12-03
Report reflects changing patterns of substance abuseContinue Reading
Drug Overdose Rates Soaring Among U.S. Youth
2015-11-19
Report finds prescription painkillers, heroin largely to blame, with some states hit especially hardContinue Reading
Drug Overdose Rates Soaring Among U.S. Youth
2015-11-19
Report finds prescription painkillers, heroin largely to blame, with some states hit especially hardContinue Reading
Why More Painkiller Addicts Are Using Heroin, Too
2015-10-28
Interviews confirm desire for cheaper, more plentiful substituteContinue Reading
Obama Administration Takes Aim at Epidemic of Heroin, Painkiller Abuse
2015-10-21
New initiative involves government, medical groups, media, drug store chains and moreContinue Reading
Needle-Exchange Program Curbed HIV Spread, Study Finds
2015-09-03
Washington, D.C.-based effort also saved $44 million in potential disease treatment costs over 2 yearsContinue Reading
Meth, Coke Addiction May Affect Brains of Women More Than Men
2015-07-14
It’s not clear why past drug dependence is linked to less gray matter in female brains, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heroin Use on the Rise Among Women, Wealthier People, CDC Finds
2015-07-07
Prescription painkiller addiction often precedes use of street drugContinue Reading
Inmates Denied Methadone Less Likely to Choose Treatment When Released
2015-05-29
But nearly all given the drug-addiction medication stayed on it once freed, study findsContinue Reading
How Amphetamines, Cocaine Harm the Brain
2015-05-12
Scientists say they have the answer, possibly paving way for treatmentsContinue Reading
Heroin Use Surges Among Whites Who Abuse Prescription Painkillers
2015-04-30
Efforts to curb illicit drug use should target this population, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heroin Use Levels Off in U.S., But Still High: Report
2015-04-23
Number of people needing treatment also rose in recent yearsContinue Reading