Teens and Drugs

Published July 23, 2013

Teens and Drugs – Statistics estimate 22.5 million Americans over age 12 use illegal drugs. The rates climb higher for teenagers. One in ten tens, ages 12 to 17 use drugs, and…

FDA says menthol cigarettes appear to pose greater health risk

Filed under: effects of drug addiction

The Food and Drug Administration said for the first time Tuesday that menthol-flavored cigarettes appear to pose a greater risk to public health than standard cigarettes, largely reaffirming the findings of an agency advisory committee two years ago …
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Epilepsy Drug May Help Curb Cocaine and Alcohol Addiction

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A new study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine tested topiramate's effect on individuals who struggle with both cocaine and alcohol addiction, finding that it could potentially help reduce cravings and sustain abstinence.
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