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Drug Abuse: Effects

Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise
Jump in poison control center calls mirrors increasing prescriptions, study shows

One in 10 High School Seniors Have Used Narcotic Painkillers
Most wanted to get high, have a good time with friends, researchers say

HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S.
Assessment helps people protect themselves and their partners, organizers say

Teens of Dads Who Drink Too Much Tend to Follow Suit
Report found these kids were more likely to abuse alcohol, drugs

Protein Involved in Addiction Changes Brain Circuitry
Study in rats finds that even one injection leads to dependent behavior

Brain Scans Show Differences in Cocaine Addicts
Regions affected when thinking about drugs could be targets for treatments, researchers say

Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients
A quarter of those seeking treatment are addicted to the drug, study shows

Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics
Those who don't use alcohol, drugs much less likely to be violent, study finds

Protein Might Mute Effects of Methamphetamine
Manipulation may be used someday against Parkinson's, too, expert suggests

Estrogen May Combat Marijuana’s Effect on Cognition
In study on rats, protection eludes those exposed as adolescents

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