drug use

Pot Most Popular Illegal Drug; More Deaths From Painkillers, Survey Finds

Pot most popular illegal drug; more deaths from painkillers, survey finds
Marijuana is the most popular illegal drug used worldwide, but addictions to popular painkillers like Vicodin, Oxycontin and codeine kill the most people, according to the first-ever global survey of illicit drug abuse. drug abuse – Yahoo! News Search… Continue reading →

Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?
That trade led to the Mavs and the rest of the NBA being treated to the Cro-Show as he scored a career-high 34 points in a 122-102 win against the Seattle Supersonics. … For those who don't, Howard, Obinna Ekezie, and Calvin Booth were traded from… Continue reading →

NIDA to Fund Genetic, Molecular Studies of Chronic Drug Abuse

NIDA to Fund Genetic, Molecular Studies of Chronic Drug Abuse
NIDA also plans to support efforts to understand how pharmacological, behavioral, and other therapeutic interventions affect the brain, and how the brain protects itself from the effects of abused drugs. Addiction is "a chronic, relapsing … Read more on GenomeWeb… Continue reading →

Prescription Drug Abuse Drops in Young Adults – Monthly Prescribing Reference

Prescription Drug Abuse Drops in Young Adults – Monthly Prescribing Reference

Prescription Drug Abuse Drops in Young Adults
Monthly Prescribing Reference
(HealthDay News) – In its latest report, 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) describes the use of illicit… Continue reading →

Lovato Signs Multi-Book Deal, Including Memoir

Lovato signs multi-book deal, including memoir
The 21-year-old superstar has openly struggled with drug addiction and other personal troubles, some of which she has described on Twitter. Lovato will be seen this fall on several episodes of "Glee" and is in her second year as a mentor on "The X… Continue reading →

Oral Fluid Drug Testing Can Detect Illicit Drug Use

Oral Fluid Drug Testing Can Detect Illicit Drug Use
… Sterling Healthcare Services, East Northport, New York, assessed the use of oral fluid as a matrix alternative for clinical drug monitoring by comparing urine drug testing (UDT) and oral fluid drug testing (OFDT) in patients undergoing treatment … Read more… Continue reading →