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Gene link to church and drink
2/11/2009Churchgoers have been found to have lower rates of drinking and smoking than those who spend their Sundays elsewhere.
Smoking crack linked to HIV
20/10/2009Smoking crack cocaine daily adds to the risk of spreading HIV, a Canadian study published on Monday says, although researchers acknowledge they are not sure about the exact link.
4% of adults smoke pot
18/10/2009Nearly 4% of adults worldwide use marijuana, say Australian researchers who analysed data from the United Nations' office on drugs and crime.
Binge drinking ups infection risk
18/9/2009As if a bad hangover wasn't enough of a deterrent, new research has shown how binge drinking weakens the body's ability to fight off infection for at least 24 hours afterwards.
Actor hopes drug fight will inspire
18/9/2009Actor Burt Reynolds has gone public with his battle against an addiction to painkillers, hoping his story will help others in a similar situation.
Drinking doubles car crash risk
11/9/2009Research now suggests that having as little as a drink or two within six hours before getting behind the wheel of a car increases the risk of being involved in an accident.
Ban alcohol ads, say doctors
9/9/2009In a move that will give courage to South African campaigners, British doctors have called for a ban on alcohol advertisements, to challenge the dangerous drinking culture.
Daily drink ups risk for cancer
24/8/2009Men who drink beer or liquor on a regular basis may face a heightened risk of several different types of cancer, a new study suggests.
Baby boomers getting high
20/8/2009Baby boomers, now well into middle age, are still turning on to illegal drugs, doubling the rates of illicit drug use for the older generation, according to US government stats.
Traces of cocaine on bank notes
19/8/2009Chances are that most people are walking around with cocaine in their wallets.
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