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...  abuse skyrocketing, leading to more heroin addicts, experts say – Contra Costa TimesPrescription abuse skyrocketing, leading to more heroin addicts, experts sayContra Costa TimesSAN FRANCISCO — Prescription drug abuse in the Bay Area and nationwide is a growing problem, outpacing illegal drugs and creating a new generation of heroin addicts, law enforcement, public health officials and substance abuse specialists said during …and more »Drug Addiction Causes – Google News 4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in AmericaCare2.comIn the United States, drug overdose was the leading cause of injury death in 2010. Amongst people aged between 25 and 64 years old, drug overdose caused more deaths than motor vehicle traffic crashes. Perhaps ...

K2 user hopes story of addiction stops users – KOKI FOX 23K2 user hopes story of addiction stops usersKOKI FOX 23A Tulsa man admitted he abused synthetic drugs and sent FOX23 a message because he thinks the only thing that will stop use of the drugs is if you know the truth about it. Last month, FOX23 reported about local shelters refusing anyone who's taking the …Drug+Addiction+ Stories – Google News Drug Take Back days collect a ton of drugs – WCSH-TVABC 10 News NOWDrug Take Back days collect a ton of drugsWCSH-TVGORHAM, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — All this week we've been bringing you stories about the impact of Maine's prescription drug addiction. It all led up to NEWS CENTER's Drug Take Back Day, where over 1,000 people dropped off their unwanted or expired …Fighting addiction starts at homeWarwick BeaconPrescription drug drop off this SaturdayWKYC-TVDrug Take-Back Day event held at more than 120 locations acr ...

Casual pot use causes brain abnormalities in young: study – Chicago Tribune (blog)American Live WireCasual pot use causes brain abnormalities in young: studyChicago Tribune (blog)(Reuters) – Young, casual marijuana smokers experience potentially harmful changes to their brains, with the drug altering regions of the mind related to motivation and emotion, researchers found. The study to be published on Wednesday in the Journal …Casual marijuana use changes brainAmerican Live WireBrain changes are associated with casual marijuana use in young adultsScience CodexEven Casual Marijuana Use May Change Your Brain: Pot Smokers at RiskFood World Newsall 320 news articles »Drug Addiction Causes – Google News 4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com    Read more... ...

Study: Even casual pot use causes brain abnormalities — particularly smokers … – Raw StorySFGateStudy: Even casual pot use causes brain abnormalities — particularly smokers …Raw Story“Drugs of abuse can cause more dopamine release than natural rewards like food, sex, and social interaction,” said lead author Jodi Gilman. “In those you also get a burst of dopamine but not as much as in many drugs of abuse. That is why drugs take on …Casual pot use causes brain abnormalities in the youngTimes of MaltaCasual pot use causes brain abnormalities in young: studyChicago Tribune (blog)all 320 news articles »Drug Addiction Causes – Google News 4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com    Read more... ...

Study: Even casual pot use causes brain abnormalities — particularly smokers … – Raw StorySFGateStudy: Even casual pot use causes brain abnormalities — particularly smokers …Raw Story“Drugs of abuse can cause more dopamine release than natural rewards like food, sex, and social interaction,” said lead author Jodi Gilman. “In those you also get a burst of dopamine but not as much as in many drugs of abuse. That is why drugs take on …Casual pot use causes brain abnormalities in the young – studyGMA NewsCasual pot use causes brain abnormalities in the youngTimes of Maltaall 312 news articles »Drug Addiction Causes – Google News 4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com    Read more... ...

Study: Even casual pot use causes brain abnormalities — particularly smokers … – Raw StoryFinancial ExpressStudy: Even casual pot use causes brain abnormalities — particularly smokers …Raw Story“Drugs of abuse can cause more dopamine release than natural rewards like food, sex, and social interaction,” said lead author Jodi Gilman. “In those you also get a burst of dopamine but not as much as in many drugs of abuse. That is why drugs take on …Study: Casual dagga use causes brain abnormalitiesNews24Casual pot use causes brain abnormalities in the young, shows studyFinancial Expressall 265 news articles »Drug Addiction Causes – Google News 4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in AmericaCare2.comIn the United States, drug overdose was the leading cause of injury death in 2010. Amongst people aged between 25 and 64 years old, drug overdose  ...