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"Rehabilitate, Make Them Constructive Citizens": Top Court On Drug Addicts
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the illicit drug trade and substance abuse and said there was a need to rehabilitate the youngsters affected instead of demonising them.
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Study Explains Why Women May Struggle More To Quit Smoking
The study found that women become dependent on nicotine faster than men and experience more difficulty quitting.
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Scientists Find New Brain Mechanism That Could Help Manage Substance Abuse
A new study, based on cocaine-seeking in rats, discovered that inhibiting certain acetylcholine receptors made it more difficult to resist cocaine-seeking urges. These receptors are located in the lateral habenula (LHb), a region of the brain that balances reward and aversion. The study was carried out by the National Institutes of Health under the...
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COVID-19 Linked With Increased Risk Of Mental Health Disorders: US Study
COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after the viral infection, according to a US study.
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Blog: My Husband Is Part Of Bollywood. He Has Bipolar Disorder
Undoubtedly, there is some recreational drug use, some more serious substance abuse issues. But these exist across professions and across cities in India
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Heavy Drinking During Youth Can Disrupt Brain Development
Excessive alcohol use during adolescence can disrupt the development of brain and increase risk of substance use disorder later in life, a study says.
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Heavy Drinking During Youth Can Disrupt Brain Development
Excessive alcohol use during adolescence can disrupt the development of brain and increase risk of substance use disorder later in life, a study says.
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ADHD treatment not tied to substance abuse
Treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to diminish the likelihood of smoking and of alcohol and drug use among teens.
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"Rehabilitate, Make Them Constructive Citizens": Top Court On Drug Addicts
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the illicit drug trade and substance abuse and said there was a need to rehabilitate the youngsters affected instead of demonising them.
-
Study Explains Why Women May Struggle More To Quit Smoking
The study found that women become dependent on nicotine faster than men and experience more difficulty quitting.
-
Scientists Find New Brain Mechanism That Could Help Manage Substance Abuse
A new study, based on cocaine-seeking in rats, discovered that inhibiting certain acetylcholine receptors made it more difficult to resist cocaine-seeking urges. These receptors are located in the lateral habenula (LHb), a region of the brain that balances reward and aversion. The study was carried out by the National Institutes of Health under the...
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COVID-19 Linked With Increased Risk Of Mental Health Disorders: US Study
COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after the viral infection, according to a US study.
-
Blog: My Husband Is Part Of Bollywood. He Has Bipolar Disorder
Undoubtedly, there is some recreational drug use, some more serious substance abuse issues. But these exist across professions and across cities in India
-
Heavy Drinking During Youth Can Disrupt Brain Development
Excessive alcohol use during adolescence can disrupt the development of brain and increase risk of substance use disorder later in life, a study says.
-
Heavy Drinking During Youth Can Disrupt Brain Development
Excessive alcohol use during adolescence can disrupt the development of brain and increase risk of substance use disorder later in life, a study says.
-
ADHD treatment not tied to substance abuse
Treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to diminish the likelihood of smoking and of alcohol and drug use among teens.
