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Subtance Abuse Treatment Articles
The most recent articles on substance abuse are listed below. Please also use the categories on the left navigation bar to find articles on substance abuse by topic.
Articles from March 2011
- Too Much Caffeine Can Cause Caffeine Intoxication, A Recognized Disorder
Caffeine is one of the world's most popular stimulants, and often viewed as a relatively harmless way to get a boost of energy or alertness. However, researchers are warning of a dangerous condition called caffeine intoxication, especially in light of increasing national use of caffeine-laden energy drinks. more...
- Corporate Sponsorship May Lead to Increased Alcohol Consumption
In the United States, it is difficult to separate sports and alcohol in the spectator's experience. The sound of "ice cold beer" being shouted over the thwack of the baseball bat seems like as much a part of the game as the 7th inning stretch. Americans go to games at Busch Stadium and Coors Field, and a good football match-up always starts with a long tailgating party, right? more...
- National Drug Intelligence Center Remains Source of Debate; Roles May Be Unknown to Public
The National Drug Intelligence Center, or NDIC, has been a source of debate about the agency's effectiveness and whether or not its programs are accomplishing their outcomes for several years. more...
- Pot Gaining Teen Popularity, Perceived as Safe
Mary Jane is making a comeback. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor showed that marijuana use among teens is on the rise, despite a declining trend in alcohol and cigarette use. more...
- EU Needs Standardized Focus on Alcohol Consumption Risks
There is a growing problem in a number of European countries: citizens are regularly consuming large amounts of alcohol and their health is suffering as a result. A recent Medical News Today report suggests that severe diseases are growing at an alarming rate, affecting those at an increasingly younger rate than in the past. more...
- Tennessee Lawmakers Asked to Tighten Drugged Driving Laws
No one ever believes they are too drunk to drive safely when they get behind the wheel of a car which is why so many fatal crashes happen every year as a result of drunk driving. The state of Tennessee was fed up with not only drunk driving, but also drugged driving and demanded tougher laws. more...
