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Drug Abuse: Social Issues
Lower Drinking Age Linked to Later-Life Problems
Study finds more alcohol, drug abuse among those who could drink before 21
Program Helps 1st Graders Stay Safe Long-Term
It cut odds for substance abuse, violence by the time they reached 5th grade
Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients
A quarter of those seeking treatment are addicted to the drug, study shows
Program Helps Homeless Cut Use of Emergency Services
Housing, treatment for chronically ill reduce need for hospital care, study finds
Pot-Smoking Drivers Tied to Range of Road Accidents
Study finds third of these risk-takers had been in 1 or more crashes in previous 3 years
Nausea Drug Shows Promise Against Opioid Addiction
Ondansetron relieves withdrawal symptoms without side effects, early study shows
Painkiller Abuse Increases Among Young Adults
But adolescent use of prescription pain relievers has dropped, report shows
Methamphetamine Abuse Costs U.S. $23.4 Billion
Study cites crime, court fees, productivity losses and deaths among consequences
3M Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive
In some countries, prevalence of infection may be as high as 40%, study suggests
Deportation Tied to Higher HIV Risk for Men Injecting Drugs
Study in Tijuana points to need for cross-border prevention, treatment programs
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