Abcam boosts drug addiction research
Abcam Biochemicals will provide the FFN compounds to its customers to support both fundamental and applied neurobiological research, including neurodegeneration and drug addiction. The FFNs licenced by Abcam are first-of-a-kind small molecules that …
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NIH study sheds light on how to reset the addicted brain
The study, published in Nature, was conducted by scientists at the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, and the University of California, San Francisco. “This exciting …
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Public Invited to Free UAMS Drug Symposium
Little Rock, AR – The public is invited to hear about the latest drug addiction research, treatment and policy at an April 15 symposium at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) featuring a national leader in drug addiction science and …
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Effective Addiction Treatment
Find out if you will receive therapy for any underlying condition, like depression, or a social problem that could sabotage recovery. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states in its Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment, “To be effective, treatment …
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Source: Dr. Drew went 'above and beyond' trying to help Mindy McCready
According to the National Institutes of Health: Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment, 40 to 60 percent of drug-addicted patients suffer a relapse following rehabilitation treatment. However, not everyone agrees that “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew …
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Conservatives are leading on prison reform
However, conservative criminal justice policy today is charting a new course that is more consistent with the traditional conservative principles of limited government and personal responsibility. In conservative … Research shows that strategies such …
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Workshop on Drug Awareness and Drug Abuse Prevention Held in Afghanistan

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A training workshop on drug awareness and drug abuse prevention for non-governmental organization’s female workers was held in Jalalabad, sponsored by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). 24/May/2006. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe. www.unmultimedia.org/photo/

Local Advocate Attends National Drug Abuse Prevention Conference
Logandale resident Debbie Oglesby, a representative of the Nevada Community Prevention Coalition, recently traveled to the Washington, D.C. area to join more than 2,000 substance abuse prevention specialists and advocates from throughout the country …
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Peoria County Coalition Aimed to Stop Drug Abuse
In 2012, there were 32 drug-related deaths in Peoria County. For Coroner Johnna Ingersoll, even one is too many. She said, "Those numbers are concerning to me." Ingersoll is leading the substance abuse prevention coalition and with it, she hopes to …
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Prevention efforts focused on youth reduce prescription abuse into adulthood
The research, published today in the American Journal of Public Health, was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the National Institute of Mental Health, all components of …
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Study investigates marijuana dependence
Frequent marijuana users tend to perceive their dependency on the drug as less severe than other observers, the study found. Though only 9 percent of people who have ever used marijuana become dependent on it, frequent usage is often accompanied by …
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Montclair workshop details perils of marijuana abuse
Above, Gerry Citro, a student assistance counselor at Renaissance Middle School makes a point during Thursday night's parent workshop on marijuana abuse as Whitney Gibbs, a student assistance counselor at Glenfield Middle School listens. Below, Amy …
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'Dangers' of Marijuana? (2 Letters)
Re “Legalizing of Marijuana Raises Health Concerns” (The Consumer, Jan. 8): Why is Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, always the paper's go-to person when it comes to marijuana-related issues? Isn't it time we bring some …
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National Drug Facts Week
Basically, it's a week to encourage teens, parents, anyone in the community to learn about the scientific facts behind alcohol and drug use,” said Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, Lauren Henry. The initiative is sponsored by the National …
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OHSAA sets prescription drug abuse prevention contest
Students are being invited to use their creativity in the form of an infographic, website, video or poster to present five of eight facts highlighting prescription drug abuse across the state and among teens and young adults. One winning entry chosen …
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Mentor Foundation USA and Partners Host National Drug Facts Day for High …
25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In observance of National Drug Facts Week (NDFW), Mentor Foundation USA, in partnership with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the Embassy of Sweden and other key partners (as listed below), are again …
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Series hopes to shine light on addiction challenges
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse: “Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual and to those around him or her. Although the …
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Oregon finds efforts to treat drug addicts paying off
That philosophy fuels Oregon's nationally reputed system of addiction care that officials, health experts and treatment professionals say provides lessons for Kentucky as it struggles with a crippling prescription drug-abuse problem and an overwhelmed …
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Signs of Teen Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Drug and alcohol abuse can turn to both dependent habits and addictive problems. Even if your teenager is willing to stop, he/she may not be able to do so. Furthermore, cutting drug use and alcohol addiction after a relatively long period of time can …
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