Smoking Cessation Drug May Help Reduce Drinking
The smoking cessation drug Chantix (varenicline) may help curb problem drinking, a small study suggests.
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Nicotine Patches May Help Smokers Recover From Relapse
Using a nicotine patch may help smokers who are trying to quit recover from a relapse, a new study suggests.
Voluntary Afterschool Program May Help Reduce Alcohol Use Among Young Teens
A voluntary afterschool program that teaches middle school students about substance abuse prevention may help reduce alcohol use, according to a new study.
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Raises Motor Vehicle Crash Risk, Study Finds
Driving under the influence of marijuana is associated with an increased risk of a motor vehicle crash, especially for fatal collisions, an analysis of nine studies concludes.
More Research Needed on Drug Take-Back Programs, Report Concludes
More research is needed before officials heavily invest in prescription drug take-back programs as a key component of substance abuse prevention strategies, a new report concludes.
Middle School Students Who Take Part in More Sports Smoke Less
Middle school students who take part in a greater number of sports are less likely to smoke than those who participate in fewer, a new study suggests. The researchers also found middle schoolers’ decision about whether to smoke is influenced by whether their teammates do so.
Men Who Smoke Have Faster Brain Function Decline Than Nonsmokers
Middle-aged male smokers experience a faster decline in brain function compared with men who never smoked, a new study finds. Decline in brain function among men who quit 10 years ago is similar to that seen in men who never smoked.
Study of Siblings’ Brains Provides Clues to Addiction
A new study of siblings’ brain structure and function may provide clues to addiction. Time reports that the study suggests at least some brain changes seen in addiction are a cause of excessive drug use, not the result.
Smoking Linked With Increased Risk of Psoriasis
A new study links smoking with an increased risk of psoriasis. Heavy smokers, and those who smoke for many years, are at greatest risk.
People with Family History of Colon Cancer May Reduce Cancer Risk if They Drink Less
Reducing alcohol consumption may decrease the incidence of colon cancer in people with a family history of the cancer, a new study suggests.
