Home > Medical > Addiction > News News All sections in Addiction » About Addiction » Alcohol » Gambling Addiction » Addiction News » Rehabilitation and Help » Your Guide to Drugs Vaccine for heroin addiction promising A vaccine that could help fight heroin addiction shows promise in early tests in rats, researchers report. Alcohol adding to global burden of disease A new study shows that alcohol is now the third leading cause of the global burden of disease and injury, despite the fact most adults worldwide abstain from drinking. Lower drinking ages lead to more binge drinking People who grew up in states where it was legal to drink alcohol before age 21 are more likely to be binge drinkers later in life, according to a study by researchers. Talk Divorce support » Ask Addiction Expert » Quiz Are you depressed? » Like Health24 on Facebook » Celebs who have been to rehab 6 pains you shouldn't ignore More women are binge drinking Binge drinking is an under-recognised problem for US women, nearly 14 million of whom engage in it about three times a month, downing about six drinks each time, says a study. AA benefits men and women differently A new study finds differences in the ways that participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) helps men and women maintain sobriety. Scientists find gene link to teenage binge drinking Scientists have unpicked the brain processes involved in teenage alcohol abuse and say their findings help explain why some young people have more of a tendency to binge drink. Computer model to help heavy drinkers Researchers have developed a computer-based test that could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption. Solo rock stars die sooner Rock and pop stars with a successful solo career are about twice as likely to die early as those in famous bands, according to a new study. EPO doping risks outweigh benefits The drug erythropoietin is banned from sports because it is believed to enhance an athlete's performance and give people who use it an unfair advantage over unenhanced competitors. FDA approved medication to treat cocaine addicts Medication development efforts for cocaine dependence have yet to result in an FDA approved treatment. load more articles advertisement From our sponsors There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available Medihelp’s regional information sessions Superior comfort and support
Vaccine for heroin addiction promising A vaccine that could help fight heroin addiction shows promise in early tests in rats, researchers report.
Alcohol adding to global burden of disease A new study shows that alcohol is now the third leading cause of the global burden of disease and injury, despite the fact most adults worldwide abstain from drinking.
Lower drinking ages lead to more binge drinking People who grew up in states where it was legal to drink alcohol before age 21 are more likely to be binge drinkers later in life, according to a study by researchers.
More women are binge drinking Binge drinking is an under-recognised problem for US women, nearly 14 million of whom engage in it about three times a month, downing about six drinks each time, says a study.
AA benefits men and women differently A new study finds differences in the ways that participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) helps men and women maintain sobriety.
Scientists find gene link to teenage binge drinking Scientists have unpicked the brain processes involved in teenage alcohol abuse and say their findings help explain why some young people have more of a tendency to binge drink.
Computer model to help heavy drinkers Researchers have developed a computer-based test that could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption.
Solo rock stars die sooner Rock and pop stars with a successful solo career are about twice as likely to die early as those in famous bands, according to a new study.
EPO doping risks outweigh benefits The drug erythropoietin is banned from sports because it is believed to enhance an athlete's performance and give people who use it an unfair advantage over unenhanced competitors.
FDA approved medication to treat cocaine addicts Medication development efforts for cocaine dependence have yet to result in an FDA approved treatment.