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Drug Abuse: Treatment/Solutions

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

Cocaine Spurs Long-Term Change in Brain Chemistry
Study in mice finds drug alters gene activity, points to new methods for treatment

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

Teens Undertreated for Substance Abuse
Therapy gap likely driven by limited availability of adolescent-only services

Painkiller Abuse Increases Among Young Adults
But adolescent use of prescription pain relievers has dropped, report shows

Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit?
5 key steps might make it easier to start 2009 with less dependency

Honey Bees on Cocaine ’Dance’ When Food Is Found
Research backs theory that insects' brain reward system activates pleasure centers

10% of U.S. High School Seniors Use Vicodin
And the decline in marijuana use among teens is slowing, survey finds

Painkillers Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths
More popularity, availability of these medications may be reason, study suggests

5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs
U.S. report finds 2.3 million of them currently abstain from alcohol, drugs

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