August 17, 2016 New opioid candidate may help reduce overdoses The main cause of opioid overdose is respiratory suppression, but researchers have identified a compound that mimics commonly used drugs’ painkilling effects and lacks that lethal characteristic.
August 15, 2016 Prescription drug abuse tied to increased risk of teen suicide Suicide is a leading cause of death for teens worldwide, and the odds of suicide attempts may be higher when adolescents abuse prescription drugs, a Chinese study suggests.
August 11, 2016 Women in combat, like men, at risk for PTSD Women in the military who experience combat have a much greater risk than those who don't of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues, a U.S. study suggests.
August 11, 2016 Brain chemical dopamine bounces back after quitting smoking The brain makes less dopamine, a chemical involved in both pleasure and addiction, when people smoke but this temporary deficit may be reversed when smokers kick the habit, a small experiment suggests.
August 11, 2016 US to allow more marijuana research, sources say The U.S. government will announce on Thursday that it will allow more research into marijuana but has rejected requests to relax the classification of the substance as a dangerous, highly addictive drug with no medical use, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
August 9, 2016 High numbers? 1 in 8 American adults smokes pot The percentage of Americans who say they currently smoke marijuana has nearly doubled since 2013, a new survey finds.
August 8, 2016 Tainted candy that sickened 19 at party likely marijuana edible San Francisco health officials suspect the gummy candies that sickened 19 people at a birthday party contained edible marijuana.
August 8, 2016 Temporary tattoo tells you when you're drunk These days there are plenty of options for those who want to test their (or a friend's) blood alcohol content before getting behind the wheel, but a finger prick is the best bet if what you're after is accuracy.
August 8, 2016 Animal study suggests promise for vaccine to treat cocaine addiction Researchers have developed a potentially revolutionary vaccine that could help cocaine addicts kick the habit, The Post has learned.
August 1, 2016 Plant protein may help offset unhealthy habits People who eat more protein from plants and less from animals may live longer even when they have unhealthy habits like heavy drinking or smoking, a large U.S. study suggests.
