Addiction/Substance abuse News

Party drug ups incontinence risk

Revelers across Asia who snort the animal tranquilizer ketamine for a hallucinogenic high may face incontinence and other health problems.

Alcohol kills 1 in 25

Consumption of alcohol is up, and so it seems are the ills associated with it. Worldwide, alcohol is responsible for one in every 25 deaths.

Smoking dope alters DNA

Researchers have found "convincing evidence" that cannabis smoke damages DNA in ways that could potentially increase the risk of cancer development in humans.

New drug risk in pregnancy

Pregnant women who use cocaine or heroin while taking methadone to beat their addiction may weaken their placenta, opening the door to infections that could harm an unborn baby.

More cocaine use in women

In England it's cheaper to snort cocaine than drink alcohol and has become more socially acceptable, which has led to a substantial increase in the use of the drug, a study shows.

Kid dead drunk

A boy is lucky to be alive after indulging in an alcohol-binge. The effects of alcohol can hit your brain like a tidal wave. Here's what happens when you drink.

Binge-drinking students in danger

Extreme binge-drinking may be putting college students at significant risk of accidents and injuries, a new study suggests.

Violent drunks explained

Low glycogen levels could explain why some people get aggressive or violent when they drink, but the problem could be avoided with medication and regular meals, a study shows.

Cocaine users have different brains

Cocaine users seem to have less activity in the parts of their brains that monitor behaviours and emotions, a finding that may make them more vulnerable to addiction to the drug.

Addicts get prescription heroin

Long-term drug addicts in Germany will soon be able to obtain synthetic heroin on prescription, under a new law approved by parliament on Thursday.