Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Increased Risk for Addiction: Study
Mild traumatic brain injury may be linked to an increased risk of addiction, a study of military personnel suggests.
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Cartels Turning Costa Rica into Major Drug-Trafficking Transit Point
Colombian and Mexican drug cartels, which have been using Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador as drug-trafficking transit points, have added Costa Rica, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Positive Results for Pre-Employment Drug Testing Rose 5.7% in First Half of 2012
Positive pre-employment urine drug screening in the United States rose 5.7 percent in the first half of 2012, compared with all of 2011, according to a survey by Quest Diagnostics, a medical lab research company.
Drug Testing of Middle-School Students May Help Prevent Substance Abuse: Study
Random drug testing of middle-school students may help prevent substance abuse, a six-year study of New Jersey students suggests.
U.N. Report Criticizes Harsh, Unhelpful Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment methods in some parts of the world are harsh and unhelpful, according to a new report from the United Nations. Some practices are “tantamount to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment,” the report states.
Former DEA Chiefs Call on Government to Challenge State Marijuana Laws
Eight former heads of the Drug Enforcement Administration called on the federal government Tuesday to challenge laws in Colorado and Washington state that legalize the recreational use of marijuana, The Wall Street Journal reports. On the same day, a United Nations agency said the state laws violate international narcotics conventions.
Study Examines New Treatment for Marijuana Dependence
A new potential treatment for marijuana dependence, and the success of network therapy, which engages family and friends in a patient’s substance abuse treatment, were two of the topics discussed at the recent annual meeting of the New York Society of Addiction Medicine. This is the second of a two-part report on the meeting, “Addiction Medicine 2013: Emerging Problems, Current Treatment.”
Colorado Sees Sharp Decline in Number of Medical Marijuana Businesses
The number of medical marijuana dispensaries in Colorado has declined 40 percent in the past several years, The Denver Post reports. The industry faces challenges from the federal government, as well as shrinking profit margins.
Missouri Reports Heroin Use is Increasing
Heroin use is on the rise in Missouri, according to a new report to be released Tuesday. Many people using heroin have switched from more expensive opioid pills, according to The Kansas City Star.
Federal Judges Work With Prosecutors to Create Drug Courts
Following decades of success for drug courts at the state level, federal judges around the nation are collaborating with prosecutors to create the special treatment programs for defendants who are addicted to drugs, The New York Times reports.
