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live a great life without drugs. stellafrica offer full drug information, help for parents, rehabs in the western cape, multimedia, forums and much more | | Addiction Intervention Resources
US national organization of professional intervention specialists, counselors, and consultants that provide crisis management services. | | Addiction Science
A virtual network for the scientific study of addiction and for the application of information derived from scientific analysis to the problems of addiction. | | AFTAB Society
Details about this organization which focuses on demand reduction in drug abuse through education for prevention , treatment and supporting families oppressed by drug abuse. Includes objectives, programs and contact details. | | Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand
ALAC's primary objective is to promote moderation in the use of alcohol and to develop and promote strategies that will reduce alcohol related problems for New Zealand. | | Alcohol Concern
A national agency on alcohol misuse in England and Wales. Works to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems | | Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area
Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area-NCADD, promotes the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction through advocacy and education. | | American Council for Drug Education
A substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society. | | American Society of Addiction Medicine
Dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions. | | APT Foundation
The APT Foundation is a private, nonprofit substance abuse and behavioral health organization located in New Haven, CT. |
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Latest Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today.
08/28/2008
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.
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08/28/2008
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.
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08/28/2008
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.
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08/28/2008
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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