Antabuse, Therapy Effective for Cocaine Dependence
Disulfiram, a drug used to help selected patients with alcohol disorders remain sober, and cognitive behavioral therapy appear effective in reducing cocaine use, especially among cocaine users who are not dependent on alcohol. FDA Warns Consumers Against Green Hornet
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase or consume a liquid product called Green Hornet, promoted on the Internet, and sold in stores, as a herbal version of the illegal street drug Ecstasy. OHSU Teen Athlete Programs Are National Models
OHSU has created two programs for high school athletes -- ATLAS and ATHENA -- that provide healthy alternatives to steroids, sports supplements, alcohol and other drugs. You've Got Drugs! - Pushers on the Internet
Dangerous and addictive controlled substances are easily available over the Internet without prescription to individuals of any age. New Jersey Treatment Centers
Find an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment or Rehabilitation Center near you in New Jersey. Adolescent Brains Show Reduced Reward Anticipation
Adolescents show less activity than adults in brain regions that motivate behavior to obtain rewards, according to results from the first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study to examine real-time adolescent response to incentives. Media Distorts Validity of Recovered Memories
There's a big discrepancy between what science shows about recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse and what's being shown in the media, according to University of Oregon memory researcher Jennifer Freyd. Five Million Parents Have Alcohol Problems
Almost 5 million alcohol-dependent or alcohol-abusing parents have at least one child living at home with them. These parents were more likely to smoke cigarettes, use illicit drugs and report household turbulence than other parents. Genetics, Alcohol Sensitivity, and Behavior
Individual differences in alcohol response – ranging from sleepy to social, sad to happy – have a tremendous influence on a person's risk for developing alcohol dependence. New Options for Dual Diagnosis Patients
Individuals who have co-existing alcohol-use and psychiatric disorders must overcome a number of significant hurdles on their way to recovery. Brief Online Interventions Reach Young Drinkers
Research indicates that brief intervention methods relying on mail or computers are both appealing and effective among this hard-to-reach population. Proteomics and Alcoholism Research
Proteomics has important implications for alcoholism research in terms of identifying biomarkers of alcohol intake, understanding alcohol's effects, particularly on the liver, and developing drugs to treat alcoholism. Rape Linked to Heavy College Drinking
College women at schools with medium- and high-binge drinking rates had a significantly greater chance of being raped while intoxicated, according to the College Alcohol Study. Small Amounts of Alcohol May Damage Fetus Brain
Brief exposure to small amounts of alcohol or anesthetic drugs can trigger nerve cell death in the developing brain, according to new research. Alcohol Abuse History a Problem For HIV Patients
Patients with HIV infection and a history of alcohol abuse may be at higher risk for cognitive problems than HIV-positive patients with no alcohol abuse history. Methadone Deaths Not Linked to Treatment
Methadone-associated deaths are not being caused primarily by methadone diverted from methadone treatment programs, a panel of experts reported. What Can I Expect at a 12-Step Meeting?
Those who have never attended a 12-step meeting have some misconceptions about how the meetings actually work. A long-time member explains what you can expect at your first meeting. Non-Alcoholic Beer
Those trying to abstain from alcohol are warned against the use of non-alcoholic beer, now there may be scientific evidence to support the admonition Multiple Sex Partners Indicates Trouble for Teens
Teenage girls who have sex with more than one partner in a short period of time are likely to engage in other risk behaviors such as fighting, binge drinking, smoking cigarettes, using cocaine or sniffing glue. Nutritional Effects of Alcohol
There seems to be conflicting data about the good and bad effects of alcohol in the average diet. More Youth Entered Treatment in 2001
There was a 49 percent increase in adolescent admissions to treatment between 1992 and 2001, with 141,403 children aged 12-17 admitted to treatment in 2001 compared to 95,000 in 1992.There was a 49 percent increase in adolescent admissions to treatment between 1992 and 2001, with 141,403 children aged 12-17 admitted to treatment in 2001 compared to 95,000 in 1992. How Can I Tell If I Have a Drinking Problem?
There are many diagnostics tests available online that can help you self-evaluate your drinking, but none of them should substitute for professional medical advice. Cirrhosis of the Liver
Information and research from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse. Florida Treatment Centers
Find an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment or Rehabilitation Center near you in Florida. Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse Linked
A report by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse reveals that up to one-half of individuals with eating disorders abuse alcohol or illicit drugs, compared to nine percent of the general population. | 