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As warm Gulf Coast air streams to the north, college students are called to sandy beaches and Spring Break parties. Spring Break is associated with wild parties and free-flowing alcohol. But recent research has shown that these youthful celebrations are actually causing brain damage in students that are engaging in binge drinking. ...

Opioid addictions can be challenging to overcome and relapse is quite common among patients. Often it is necessary for patients to combine both medication and psychotherapy to completely rid themselves of their addiction. ...

European researchers are testing a new drug called Nalmefene and finding it helpful in the treatment of alcoholics. After performing several clinical trials and double-blind studies, these scientists have found that alcoholics can cut their drinking on average by more than 66% if they use the drug. ...

The news headlines will shout the success of a busted meth lab, discovered thanks to a strategically executed police raid. We've seen the images of individuals who have destroyed their bodies with this substance, but do we really understand what it is and why users opt to ingest the drug? ...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a new report finding that an average of 7.5 million children under the age of 18 lived with an alcoholic parent last year (10.5% of all children). ...

More studies are showing that exposure to cocaine during adolescence causes the brain to naturally defend itself and reduce the drug's negative effects. Recent Yale studies showed that genetics might play a bigger role in how the body regulates its response to cocaine, according to an online news article. Using test mice, the researchers found that any interference in this natural process causes more sensit ...

Deployment can cause significant stress on members of the military. Those who return from a deployment are generally screened for signs of mental disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), that are associated with intense or traumatic experiences. ...

For decades there have been many studies on men and alcohol abuse. Not until recently has research on alcohol abuse in women been so extensively researched. As more women than ever are in professional careers, added stresses and social expectations are contributing to more alcohol problems in females than ever before recorded. ...

Gambling addictions are already largely fueled by those who imagine they will be that lucky one to hit the jackpot by becoming the next Powerball winner. The addicted gambler dreams of erasing all their financial worries and obtaining incredible wealth. ...

The medical field is seeing more and more babies born to mothers addicted to prescription drugs. The problem has reached epidemic proportions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the biggest news is that it is causing several organizations to reevaluate how it treats these tiny patients. ...