Articles By: modell

Hypoglycemic States May Result in Violent Crimes Associated with Alcohol

Alcohol is commonly connected with violent crimes; in Finland, 80 percent of violent crimes such as homicides are associated with alcohol intoxication. However, until now, it hasn’t been clear why only some people become aggressive or commit severe crimes under the influence of alcohol.
June 1st, 2009 | Addiction in the Media | Read More

Marijuana Smokers Face Rapid Lung Disease

Researchers have found that the development of bullous lung disease (also known as bullae) occurs in marijuana smokers about 20 years earlier than tobacco smokers. This condition is often caused by exposure to toxic chemicals or long-term exposure to tobacco smoke, and occurs when air is trapped in the...
May 29th, 2009 | Marijuana Addiction, Types of Addiction | Read More

Deaths from Prescription Drug Abuse Rising

Unintentional deaths involving prescription opioids like Vicodin and OxyContin have increased 114 percent from 2001 to 2005, and treatment admissions have increased 74 percent in a similar four-year period, according to a report released by the National Drug Intelligence Center and the Drug Enforcement...
May 21st, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Study Shows Promise for Developing Treatment Medication for Cocaine Addiction

A new study enabled scientists to see exactly how cocaine modifies brain activity, which offers insight into the development of medications to treat cocaine addiction. Scientists used a new molecular analysis technique to observe changes in the gene activity of mice that were injected with cocaine. Dr....
May 15th, 2009 | Addiction Treatment | Read More

Salvia: Dangerous and Frightening

A powerful hallucinogenic herb that is sold legally in the majority of the United States is gaining popularity among teenagers and young adults. It can be ground up and smoked like marijuana, but produces effects similar to those of LSD. A member of the sage family, Salvia contains a potent hallucinogen...
May 13th, 2009 | Addiction in the Media | Read More

Chris Benoit’s Doctor Sentenced to 10 Years for Illegal Prescriptions

In June of 2007, 40-year-old professional wrestler Chris Benoit hung himself after strangling and killing his wife and their seven-year-old son. Many people believe that a combination of the drugs Benoit took, including steroids and testosterone, and the multiple concussions he suffered during his wrestling...
May 12th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More