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Amphetamine, Cocaine Usage Increase Risk Of Stroke Among Young Adults
Increasing rates of
amphetamine and cocaine
usage by young adults
significantly boost their
risk of stroke, with
... > full story
Genetics Plays Role In Relapse Of Illicit Drug-seeking Behavior
Inbred strains of rats
differ in how aggressively
they seek cocaine after a
few weeks of use,
researchers say. The finding
is another piece of evidence
... > full story
Methamphetamine's Ruinous Effects On Children Documented In Midwest Study
In its destructive effect on
rural families and their
children, methamphetamine
may be in a class of its
own, based on the first
... > full story
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Pharmacology Of Crystal Meth Described
June 20, 2008 — When smoked, crystal meth rapidly achieves high concentrations in the brain without the burdens of the intravenous route. Scientists review the actions of methamphetamine and explain the potential ... > full story -
Amphetamine Abuse Linked To Heart Attacks In Young Adults
June 5, 2008 — Young adults who abuse amphetamines may be at greater risk of suffering a heart attack. Amphetamines may contribute to heart attacks by increasing heart rate and blood pressure and by causing ... > full story -
Methamphetamine Use In Pregnancy Damages Learning Ability Of Offspring, Study Suggests
April 12, 2008 — Using a guinea pig model that can assess neural changes in offspring born to mothers given methamphetamine during an otherwise normal pregnancy, researchers provide new evidence for the cognitive ... > full story -
Methamphetamine Addiction Mechanism Discovered, Explains Why Cravings Last So Long
April 10, 2008 — Repeatedly stimulating the mouse brain with methamphetamine depresses important areas of the brain, and those changes can only be undone by reintroducing the drug, according to new research. It ... > full story -
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Club Drugs Inflict Damage Similar To Traumatic Brain Injury
November 30, 2007 — Researchers say certain club drugs trigger a chemical chain reaction in the brain similar to what occurs during traumatic brain injury, leading to cell death, memory loss and potentially irreversible ... > full story -
Meth Use May Increase Risk Of Spreading HIV and other STDs, Study Suggests
August 29, 2007 — New findings that one in 20 North Carolina men who have sex with men (MSM) reported using crystal methamphetamine during the previous month suggests increased risk for spreading HIV and other ... > full story -
Meth Exposure In Young Adults Leads To Long-term Behavioral Consequences
August 15, 2007 — Methamphetamine exposure in young adults may lead to long-term behavioral consequences later in life. The new work examines the idea that methamphetamine puts young users at risk of developing ... > full story -
Crystal Methamphetamine Use In Young Adults May Be Higher Than Previously Reported
June 27, 2007 — Crystal methamphetamine use among young adults in the United States is considerably higher than previous surveys indicate, according to new research funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse ... > full story -
Chronic Methamphetamine Abuse Linked To Cardiovascular Disease, Study Suggests
June 26, 2007 — Scientists have found that chronic abuse of the highly addictive drug methamphetamine may be an unrecognized risk factor in the development of a number of potentially serious cardiovascular disorders ... > full story -
New Vaccines Help Kick Drug Habits
June 22, 2007 — A pair of new vaccines designed to combat cocaine and methamphetamine dependencies not only relieve addiction but also minimize withdrawal ... > full story
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