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Study links structural brain changes to behavioral problems in children who snore
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Behavioral problems in children who snore may be associated with changes in the structure of their brain’s frontal lobe
Younger age of first cannabis use or prescription drug misuse is associated with faster development of substance use disorders
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NIH analysis measures the prevalence of nine substance use disorders after first substance use or misuse in young people
Law enforcement seizures of methamphetamine, marijuana rose during pandemic
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Analysis of illegal drug confiscations in five key U.S. regions suggests new drug supply patterns since COVID-19
To end HIV epidemic, we must address health disparities
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Expert report cites unequal progress in Southern U.S. and among marginalized groups
Methamphetamine overdose deaths rise sharply nationwide
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NIH-supported study finds biggest increase among American Indians and Alaska Natives
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Combination medication may be effective in treating adults with methamphetamine use disorder
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Cannabis Almost as Addictive as Opioids Among Teens, Study Finds
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Bloomberg, By Tiffany Kary
Teenage Brains May Be Especially Vulnerable to Marijuana and Other Drugs
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New York Times, By Anahad O’Connor
At Last, Some Help for Meth Addiction
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Scientific American, By Claudia Wallis
Meth has devastated the gay community for decades. A new treatment offers hope.
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NBC News, By Benjamin Ryan
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