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Research Suggests That Cigarettes' Power May Not Be In Nicotine Itself There may be a very good reason why coffee and cigarettes often seem to go hand in hand. A Kansas State University psychology professor's research suggests that nicotine's power may be in how it enhances other experiences. For a smoker who enjoys drinking coffee, the nicotine may make a cup of joe even better. And that may explain why smoking is so hard to quit.

Pain Killers And Stimulants Less Risky Than Cocaine, More Risky Than Marijuan... First year college students believe that occasional nonmedical use of prescription pain killers and stimulants is less risky than cocaine, but more risky than marijuana or consuming five or more alcoholic beverages every weekend, according to a new study published in the September issue of Prevention Science, the peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Prevention Research.

Africans Must Curb Harmful Use Of Alcohol African countries have been called upon to curb the harmful use of alcohol, a practice which experts say poses a serious threat to the Region's health and development efforts. The call was made in YaoundÃ©, Cameroon, by the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo, in a report to the annual meeting of health ministers from 46 countries which constitute the WHO African Region.

'Tanorexia' Common Among University Students According To Survey A new study conducted at a large university finds more than 25 percent of those surveyed reported symptoms of tanning dependence, including symptoms similar to alcohol and drug-addicted individuals. Suggestively, the study also found those with a tanning dependence tend to be more likely to be thin and smoke cigarettes than others. The study by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center is published in the September/October issue of the American Journal of Health Behavior.

AFL Illicit Drug Policy A Leader In The Field The Australian Drug Foundation spoke out at the Australian Football League's press conference in support of the AFL's illicit drug policy. 'The AFL's illicit drug policy is one of the most rigorous drug policies in sport internationally, and we praise their commitment to the health and welfare of their players,' said ADF Chief Executive, John Rogerson.

American Indian/Alaska Natives Have Significantly Higher Alcohol-Related Deat... Nearly 12% of American Indian and Alaska Native deaths over a four-year period were alcohol related, according to a CDC report released on Thursday, AP/USA Today reports. Researchers found after examining death certificates from 2001 to 2005 that 11.

Needle-Exchange Programs 'Simple, Effective Step' For HIV Prevention, Opinion... Although HIV cases among Hispanics and blacks in the U.S. are "increasing at a dangerous rate," the federal government is "ignoring a simple, effective step" of allowing federal funding for needle-exchange programs, Rep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, writes in a

FDA Grants CLIA Waiver To ABMC For Its Drug Test American Bio Medica Corporation (NASDAQ:ABMC) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted CLIA waived status to the Company's Rapid TOX® point of collection drug test product line. The waiver applies to all 14 drugs that the Company currently tests for in addition to two different cut-off levels for its Opiate and Cocaine tests. CLIA waived tests are recognized by FDA to be so simple to use and so accurate that there is little risk of error.

Upping The Tax On Premixed Spirits - A Step In The Right Direction? Whilst the Australian government should be applauded for increasing the tax on premixed spirits, the authors of a Comment in this week's edition of The Lancet say it should be part of a battery of strategies to reduce both binge and excessive drinking.

National Alcohol And Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2008 Substance abuse is an unrelenting evil that destroys lives, ruins families, and endangers neighborhoods. During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we emphasize our commitment to alcohol and drug addiction prevention. This month is also an opportunity to recognize those who have had the courage to combat and overcome addiction. Alcohol and drug abuse require an aggressive response.

The Addicted Brain May Be Protected By Cocaine-Induced Brain Plasticity A new study has unraveled some of the mysteries of the cocaine-addicted brain and may pave the way for the design of more effective treatments for drug addiction. The research, published by Cell Press in the August 28 issue of the journal Neuron, identifies specific brain mechanisms that underlie addiction-related structural changes in the brain and provides surprising insight into how these changes may actually defend the brain during excessive drug use.

Scientists' Findings May Lead To New Drug-Abuse Treatments Increased connections among brain cells caused by excessive drug use may represent the body's defense mechanism to combat addiction and related behaviors, scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found. Previous studies have shown that repeated use of drugs such as cocaine, amphetamines and nicotine increase the number of anatomical structures called dendritic spines in brain regions associated with pleasure and reward.

Use Of Opioids Studied Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center have found that in a given week, over 10 million Americans are taking opioids, and more than 4 million are taking them regularly (at least five days per week, for at least four weeks). These findings appear in the August 31 issue of the journal Pain. Opioids are commonly administered for the treatment of moderate to severe pain and are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States.

News From The Journal Of Neuroscience 1. A New Striatal Microcircuit Matthew A. Sullivan, Huanmian Chen, and Hitoshi Morikawa Cholinergic neurons in the striatum generally fire tonically, but stop firing briefly when the animal receives a reward. The physiological mechanisms responsible for these pauses, which are thought to be important for associative learning, are not clear. This week, Sullivan et al. describe a novel striatal microcircuit that may contribute to pausing.

Smoking Study May Explain Why We Have Trouble Quitting A new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University sheds light on why smokers' intentions to quit "cold turkey" often fizzle out within days or even hours. If a smoker isn't yearning for a cigarette when he makes the decision to kick the habit-and most aren't-he isn't able to foresee how he will feel when he's in need of a nicotine buzz.

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