Causes of Addiction (Part 1)

Published October 8, 2013

Causes of Addiction (Part 1) – Overview: Scientists are finding increasing evidence that addiction to alcohol, painkillers and other substances can result in physical changes in the brain….

How New York's Getting More Out of Its Drug Monitoring Program

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Drug overdose death rates in the United States have more than tripled since 1990, outnumbering car accidents as the leading cause of accidental death in the country. This epidemic has spurred … California is tackling the problem as well. Last month, Gov.
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Drug use on the rise in Vietnam

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Drug addicts have long gotten high on bridges in HCMC because it is one of the few places in the crowded city – including their own homes where they are often watched by family members – they can shoot up away from the prying eyes of neighbors, family …
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Synthetic Marijuana use hospitalizes, prompts investigation

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While Sexy Monkey, Black Mamba and Triple X may sound like names of adult film stars, they are actually some of the street names for synthetic marijuana — a drug that's become problematic for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment …
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