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MA has Tripled the Nation’s Rate of Drug-Addicted Infants
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 20, 2014 10:39 AM EDTAccording to a new report, the rate of drug-addicted infants born in MA is alarmingly high.
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UV Rays Trigger “Feel-Good” Hormones, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 19, 2014 12:03 PM EDTA new animal study found that the body can become addicted to sunlight.
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E-Cigs Sell Big Because They're Perceived as Cooler
By Christine Hsu | Jun 03, 2014 05:30 PM EDTElectronic cigarettes are taking over the smoking cessation market because they're cooler than other options, a new study suggests.
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Frequent Emergency Department Users tend to have Addiction Problems
By Cheri Cheng | May 17, 2014 10:56 AM EDTA new study found that 77 percent of super-frequent users of the emergency department have a substance addition problem.
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Children Of Nicotine-Addicted Parents More Likely To Become Heavy Smokers In Adulthood
By Kamal Nayan | May 12, 2014 09:34 AM EDTEvery time a child is exposed to a parent addicted to smoking, chances of him turning into a heavy smoker in adulthood increases, according to a new study.
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Autism Gene Linked to Addictive Behavior
By Christine Hsu | May 09, 2014 09:19 PM EDTA gene related to autism and healthy brain development may also play an essential role in addiction-related behaviors, according to a new study.
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Autistic Traits Linked to Alcoholism
By Christine Hsu | May 02, 2014 06:14 PM EDTAutism can increase a person's risk of alcoholism. New research reveals that young adults with autistic tendencies are more likely than their peers to develop alcohol problems.
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Past Weight Gain Hinders Smoking Cessation
By Christine Hsu | May 02, 2014 05:34 PM EDTMany smokers refuse to kick their habit because they're scared of gaining weight. New research from Penn State College of Medicine reveals that some smokers may avoid addiction treatment if they've previously gained weight while trying to quit.
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Alcoholism Cured By Anti-seizure Drugs
By Christine Hsu | Apr 17, 2014 07:08 PM EDTAnti-seizure medication may cure alcoholism, according to researchers.
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Drinking Deadlier For Women
By Christine Hsu | Apr 09, 2014 06:25 PM EDTAlcohol affects men and women differently. New research reveals that the increased risk of death associated with alcohol consumption is not the same for both sexes.
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Scientists Unveil Brain Part Tied to Gambling Addiction
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 07, 2014 03:02 PM EDTResearchers found that the part of the brain known as the insula could be tied to gambling addiction.
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TV Linked to Declining US Smoking Rates
By Christine Hsu | Apr 04, 2014 06:04 PM EDTResearchers have linked the decline in smoking rates to the dwindling visibility of tobacco in prime time American television drama programs.
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Even Occasional Stimulant Use Dulls the Brain
By Christine Hsu | Mar 26, 2014 04:44 PM EDTUsing stimulant drugs like cocaine, amphetamines and ADD/ADHD drugs even occasionally can cause permanent brain damage, according to a new study.
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An App Can Boost Recovery After Treatment for Alcoholism
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 26, 2014 04:08 PM EDTAccording to a new study, a smartphone app was successful in helping alcoholics abstain from drinking.
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E-Cigs Not Linked to Higher Quitting Rates or Less Cigarette Consumption
By Christine Hsu | Mar 24, 2014 05:00 PM EDTSmokers who want to kick their habit with E-cigarettes should know that the "smoking cessation" devices might not help them quit for good.
