Possible Treatment for Marijuana Abuse Found
Possible Treatment For Marijuana Abuse Found
By: By Tanya Lewis, Staff Writer Published: 10/13/2013 02:09 PM EDT on LiveScience Boosting levels of a naturally occurring compound in the brain could prevent people who abuse marijuana but are trying to quit from relapsing, a new study suggests. Researchers studying drug-addicted rats and monkeys found that a substance called kynurenic acid blunted the rewarding effects of THC , the active … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search… Continue reading
ASA Launches Opioid Overdose Resuscitation Card to Help People Who Abuse Prescription Drugs
ASA launches Opioid Overdose Resuscitation card to help people who abuse prescription drugs
In response to the prescription drug abuse epidemic in the United States, the American Society of Anesthesiologists is collaborating with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to respond to the problem, educate the public and advance programs to help those who misuse and abuse prescription drugs. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
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American Society of Anesthesiologists Creates Opioid Overdose Resuscitation Card
American Society of Anesthesiologists Creates Opioid Overdose Resuscitation Card
In response to the prescription drug abuse epidemic in the United States, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is collaborating with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to respond to the problem, educate the public and advance programs to help those who misuse and abuse prescription drugs. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Dramatic rise in substance abuse in America – Teen… Continue reading
Carney Can't Cite Any Actions by Obama to Ease Shutdown Impact [VIDEO]
Carney can't cite any actions by Obama to ease shutdown impact [VIDEO]
WASHINGTON — White House spokesman Jay Carney declined to describe any steps taken by President Obama to soften the impact of the government shutdown on Americans. Instead, Carney tried to blame Congress for the actions of officials in Obama's … Read more on Daily Caller
Stink Bugs On The Rise In The US
'Sprinkles' the Koala following her life saving radiation treatment at the… Continue reading
Drug Cartels Thrive on Ultimate Consumers: Addicts
Drug Cartels Thrive on Ultimate Consumers: Addicts
PORTLAND, Ore. —Drug cartels are doing big business up and down the West Coast. When you travel by freeway, you’re driving a Silk Road of sorts for heroin, meth and cocaine. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Study: Some drug tests fail to detect synthetic marijuana
A study by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy has prompted calls for updated testing. Drug Abuse –… Continue reading
Florida Drug Abuse Shows Sharp Slide
Florida drug abuse shows sharp slide
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement 2012 report shows drug use declining in Florida although cocaine deaths are up in the 12th Districtr, which includes Manatee County. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Prescription drug abuse, sharing on rise among college students
Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem that cannot be ignored — especially when the faces of young student athletes become attached to the issue plaguing… Continue reading