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This site is dedicated to advancing drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse research around the globe by
fostering international cooperative research and supporting the exchange of scientific information.
Investigators can network and form workgroups in The Exchange,
and access international drug abuse survey data, clinical trials information, and statistical training in The Toolkit.
Read more about the network.
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Individuals with substance addiction, bipolar disorder share overlapping genetic profiles
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Addiction and bipolar disorder are commonly co-occurring disorders, with up to 60% of individuals with bipolar disorder experiencing some form of substance abuse in their lifetime. While it is known that genetic factors contribute substantially to the likelihood of developing either illness, new studies suggest shared genetic roots for both disorders.
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Low dose naltrexone + methadone during detox eases withdrawal symptoms, reduces cravings
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Opioid dependence is a major public health problem, especially when considering the high rates of prescription opioid abuse. Medical detoxification is often a necessary step to reduce withdrawal symptoms and maximize treatment retention and success for individuals entering long-term opioid treatment. Recent studies have found that very low dose naltrexone (VLNTX) is associated with attenuated withdrawal intensity during detoxification.
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Queensland accounts for one third of Australia's uncovered clandestine drug labs
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QUEENSLAND has the highest number of illegal drug laboratories in the nation according to a disturbing report suggesting the drug culture is thriving rather than declining.
The report found 450 drug laboratories were uncovered in 2008-09, 148 in Queensland, while drug labs were overwhelmingly operating in residential areas.
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Researchers Found Common Link between Drug Abuse and Obesity
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According to the research done at National Institute on Drug Abuse Rehabilitation (NIDA), there are certain mechanisms of the brain which are responsible for drug addiction results in excessive eating in most of such kinds of people. In other words, drug abuse and obesity are very much co-related to each other and the former leads to latter in people who are addicted to drugs. The research was carried out at Scripps Research Institute and would be available on leading book stores in the July edition of journal
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This site is dedicated to advancing drug abuse research around the globe by fostering international cooperative research and supporting the exchange of scientific information. investigators can network and form workgroups in The Exchange, and access international drug abuse survey data, clinical trails information and statiscal training in The Toolkit. Read more about the network.
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Alcohol, Gender, Culture and Harms in the Americas
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This is the final report of a multi-centric study carried out by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The report covers studies in
Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay and the United States. "This new survey data highlight the importance of disaggregating sub-regional WHO data to the country level in order to see differences in consumption and corresponding risk of alcohol–attributable outcomes at the country level and thus inform country-specific alcohol policies capable of addressing the specific alcohol consumption profiles and problems." | |
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Rapid Assessment of Alcohol and Other Substance Use in Conflict-affected and Displaced Populations
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PAHO Director, Dr. Mirta Roses: "In the Americas there is an increased awareness of the importance of research"
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First class of drug counselors graduate in El Salvador program |
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