Majority of Children From Drug-Producing Homes Are Healthy, Drug Free
A new study suggests a majority of children who are removed from homes where drugs are produced are healthy and drug free. …
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Drug Smugglers’ Use of Mail to Transport Contraband on the Rise
Using the U.S. Postal Service and commercial carriers to transport contraband is becoming an increasingly popular choice among South Florida drug smugglers. …
Drug Smugglers Find Creative Ways to Hide Their Goods
Customs officials in South Florida say drug smugglers are finding a variety of creative ways to conceal their goods, from using submarines to hiding drugs in beans and nuts.
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Activating Brain Receptor May Reduce Cocaine’s Appeal, Study in Mice Finds
Activating a specific brain receptor may reduce the appeal of cocaine, a new study in mice suggests. …
Animal Study Suggests Blood Pressure Drug May Help Treat Cocaine Addiction
The blood pressure drug propranolol may help treat cocaine addiction, a new animal study suggests. …
Current Depression Linked With Crack Cocaine Use
Women who are suffering from a major depressive episode when they enter drug court are at substantially greater risk of using crack cocaine within four months, compared with women who are not currently depressed, according to a new study. …
Injection Drug Users Need Substance Abuse Treatment More than Non-Injection Drug Users, Study Finds
Injection drug users have higher rates of abuse and dependence and have a greater need for substance abuse treatment compared with non-injecting drug users, a new study suggests. …
UN Report Finds Abuse of Prescription Opioids and Synthetic Drugs on the Rise Globally
A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime finds that the abuse of prescription opioids and synthetic drugs are on the rise globally, while worldwide markets for cocaine, heroin and marijuana have declined or remained stable. The report found the U.S. market for cocaine has experienced massive declines in recent years. …
Contaminated Cocaine Causes Serious Skin Reactions
Cocaine that is diluted with a commonly used veterinary drug can cause serious skin reactions, according to a new report. …
Many Heavy Cocaine Users May Have Symptomless Heart Damage
A study that examined the hearts of heavy cocaine users found that 83 percent had structural damage in their heart, even though they didn’t have any symptoms. …
Drug Smugglers’ Use of Mail to Transport Contraband on the Rise
Using the U.S. Postal Service and commercial carriers to transport contraband is becoming an increasingly popular choice among South Florida drug smugglers. …
Drug Smugglers Find Creative Ways to Hide Their Goods
Customs officials in South Florida say drug smugglers are finding a variety of creative ways to conceal their goods, from using submarines to hiding drugs in beans and nuts. …
Activating Brain Receptor May Reduce Cocaine’s Appeal, Study in Mice Finds
Activating a specific brain receptor may reduce the appeal of cocaine, a new study in mice suggests. …
Animal Study Suggests Blood Pressure Drug May Help Treat Cocaine Addiction
The blood pressure drug propranolol may help treat cocaine addiction, a new animal study suggests. …
Current Depression Linked With Crack Cocaine Use
Women who are suffering from a major depressive episode when they enter drug court are at substantially greater risk of using crack cocaine within four months, compared with women who are not currently depressed, according to a new study. …
Injection Drug Users Need Substance Abuse Treatment More than Non-Injection Drug Users, Study Finds
Injection drug users have higher rates of abuse and dependence and have a greater need for substance abuse treatment compared with non-injecting drug users, a new study suggests. …
UN Report Finds Abuse of Prescription Opioids and Synthetic Drugs on the Rise Globally
A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime finds that the abuse of prescription opioids and synthetic drugs are on the rise globally, while worldwide markets for cocaine, heroin and marijuana have declined or remained stable. The report found the U.S. market for cocaine has experienced massive declines in recent years. …
Contaminated Cocaine Causes Serious Skin Reactions
Cocaine that is diluted with a commonly used veterinary drug can cause serious skin reactions, according to a new report. …
Many Heavy Cocaine Users May Have Symptomless Heart Damage
A study that examined the hearts of heavy cocaine users found that 83 percent had structural damage in their heart, even though they didn’t have any symptoms. …
