Parent Discussion on Drug Abuse and Addiction With Dr. Volkow NIDA

Parent discussion on drug abuse and addiction with Dr. Volkow NIDA – Dr. Volkow talks to parents in Harlem about the dangers of drug abuse and addiction, how to talk to kids about drugs and how to recognize if a kid is taking …

Breakthrough Addiction Treatment Could Save Veterans' Lives

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“According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), prescription drug abuse doubled among veterans from 2005-2008. Twenty-seven percent of veterans met the criteria for alcohol abuse 3-4 months post deployment, yet few are referred for alcohol …
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Growth of Designer Drugs Outpaces Legal Controls, Says UN Report

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… molecular structure of conventional drugs in an attempt to evade legal bans while still delivering the desired effect. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, synthetic cannabinoids are second in popularity only to marijuana among …
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From a Rutgers insider, a fresh look beyond the scandals: Opinion

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It boasted the largest university-based cell and DNA repository in the world, and was a leading international center for the study of genetics and autism, mental health, drug abuse, diabetes, neurological disorders, and digestive and renal diseases …
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