Drug Abuse

Alcohol for brain energy: Risks for dependence – Yale researchers have discovered that the brains of chronic heavy drinkers have twice the capacity of those of light drinkers to consume a chemical that may …

PTSD Symptoms Increased with Alcohol Consumption in College Students
A recent study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that there is a link between alcohol consumption and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms in college students. The study, “Reciprocal Associations Between PTSD Symptoms …
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Is marijuana less dangerous than alcohol, as Barack Obama claims?
Long term alcohol use can lead to dependence, with severe withdrawal symptoms. Guidelines released by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council say there is "no level of drinking alcohol that can be guaranteed to be completely safe or …
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