Drug Abuse

Poor oxytocin development could be to blame for alcohol and drug addiction – Medical News Today

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Poor oxytocin development could be to blame for alcohol and drug addiction Medical News Today New research from the University of Adelaide in Australia suggests that poor development of oxytocin in early childhood may explain why some individuals succumb to addictive behavior, such as alcohol or drug abuse. Oxytocin, more commonly referred to … 'Love Hormone' Linked To Drug And Alcohol AbuseUniversity Herald Drug and Alcohol Addiction Linked To Impaired Oxytocin DevelopmentTestCountry.com (blog) Can 'Love Hormone' Protect Against Addiction?Newswise (press release) Medical Xpress all 15 news articles »

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Jackson’s heroin problem persists, fueled by prescription drug abuse … – MLive.com

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Jackson's heroin problem persists, fueled by prescription drug abuse … MLive.com Relapse rates for drug addiction are similar to those for other chronic medical illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension and asthma, which also have physiological and behavioral components. Treatment involves changing deeply embedded behaviors. Casey, local law enforcement push for bill to curb prescription drug abuseLancaster Newspapers Curb prescription drug abuse to prevent heroin nightmareRoyal Oak Daily Tribune Pass bill to track, fight addictionScranton Times-Tribune all 50 news articles »

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Take Back Youth Aims to teach Parents, Teens about Drug Abuse – WSAW

Take Back Youth Aims to teach Parents, Teens about Drug Abuse WSAW Addiction is a real issue here in our community, and unfortunately, much of it begins with teenage drug use. That's why the Alcohol and Other Drug Partnership is working to bring awareness to drug use among our youth. "I am a mother that helplessly … and more »

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9 On Your Side Investigates: Drug abuse across the East – WNCT

9 On Your Side Investigates: Drug abuse across the East WNCT WASHINGTON, N.C. – Cities across our state are focused this week on fighting prescription drug abuse with Operation Medicine Drop. It's a growing problem in North Carolina experts say can quickly escalate into abuse of more dangerous street drugs and …

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Drug Addiction – Part 3 – Part 3 – Donny discusses his battle with drug addiction.