Effects of Drug and Alcohol Use on Neurocognition During Emerging Adulthood

Effects of Drug and Alcohol Use on Neurocognition during Emerging Adulthood – Krista Lisdahl Medina, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Cincinnati, speaking at College Student Drinking and Drug Use conference at Duke Univ…

Utah lawmakers debate merits of marijuana extract that helps kids with seizures

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“There's absolutely no potential for abuse, nor does there seem to be any potential for any kind of side effects,” said Dr. Mark Rosenfeld, CEO of ISA Scientific in Draper. Representative Froerer wants to import the extract from Colorado and have the …
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Crack cocaine: 9 things to know

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According to CAMH, smoking crack, "with its rapid, intense and short-lived effects, is the most addictive" method of taking cocaine. "However, any method of taking cocaine can lead to addiction. The amount of cocaine used, and how often people use the …
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Editorial: For substance abuse treatment, a ray of hope

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The effects have been easiest to track in the state's corrections and mental health systems. The bad acts that land inmates in jail or prison often have drug or alcohol addiction as a contributing factor: erratic, dangerous behavior and the desperate …
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