Cocaine Addiction

Researchers ID changes that may occur in neural circuits due to cocaine addiction
May 15 14


A research team from the Friedman Brain Institute of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai published evidence showing that subtle changes of… Researchers ID changes that may occur in neural circuits due to cocaine addiction   

 

The skinny on cocaine
Aug 11 13


Chronic cocaine use may reduce the body’s ability to store fat, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests.

The scientists found that cocaine… The skinny on cocaine   

 

Substance Abuse in prisoners
Sep 09 11

The United States now incarcerates people at a rate nearly five times the world average primarily because of drug offenses. More than two-thirds of… Substance Abuse in prisoners   

 

Genetic Trait Could Triple Odds of Whites’ Susceptibility to Heavy Cocaine Abuse
Dec 21 10

Nearly one in five whites could carry a genetic variant that substantially increases their odds of being susceptible to severe cocaine abuse, according to… Genetic Trait Could Triple Odds of Whites’ Susceptibility to Heavy Cocaine Abuse   

 

Anti-nausea drug may combat opiate addiction
Feb 23 09

Treatment with the drug ondansetron may lessen the symptoms of withdrawal in people addicted to morphine, oxycodone, and other opiate drugs, according to new… Anti-nausea drug may combat opiate addiction   

 

Drug-related preference in cocaine addiction extends to images
Nov 17 08

When given a choice between viewing pictures of cocaine and a variety of other images, cocaine addicted individuals, as compared to healthy, non-addicted research… Drug-related preference in cocaine addiction extends to images   

 

Cocaine addicts’ brains predisposed to abuse
Oct 09 08

Cocaine addicts may have brain deficits that predispose them to drug abuse, and abusing drugs appears to make matters worse, U.S. researchers said on… Cocaine addicts’ brains predisposed to abuse   

 

Study finds abnormalities in cerebral cortex of cocaine addicts
Oct 08 08

A brain imaging study carried out at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) reveals abnormalities in the cortex – the outer surface of the brain –… Study finds abnormalities in cerebral cortex of cocaine addicts   

 

Study examines use of opioids
Aug 27 08

Researchers from Boston University’s Slone Epidemiology Center have found that in a given week, over 10 million Americans are taking opioids, and more than… Study examines use of opioids   

 

Research reveals molecular fingerprint of cocaine addiction
May 27 08

The first large-scale analysis of proteins in the brains of monkeys addicted to cocaine reveals new information on how long-term cocaine use changes the… Research reveals molecular fingerprint of cocaine addiction   

 

Research sheds new light on heroin addiction
May 14 08

Researchers from the Howard Florey Institute in Melbourne have identified a factor that may contribute towards the development of heroin addiction by manipulating the… Research sheds new light on heroin addiction   

 

Marijuana use on the rise among Ontario adults, CAMH reports
Apr 14 08

Despite positive substance use trends, tobacco and alcohol still have high costs to society

While this CAMH Monitor eReport reveals some promising substance use… Marijuana use on the rise among Ontario adults, CAMH reports   

 

Your Baby’s Brain on Drugs (And Alcohol and Tobacco)
Apr 08 08

Although behavioral studies clearly indicate that exposure to drugs, alcohol and tobacco in utero is bad for a baby’s developing brain, specific anatomic brain… Your Baby’s Brain on Drugs (And Alcohol and Tobacco)   

 

Research Suggests Long-term Effects of Fetal Cocaine Exposure
Apr 08 08

Are the estimated 1 million young adults who were exposed to cocaine before birth more vulnerable to drug abuse today? New research indicating long-lasting… Research Suggests Long-term Effects of Fetal Cocaine Exposure   

 

Environmental enrichment can reduce cocaine use, researchers find
Apr 07 08

Simple environmental enrichment and increased social stress can both affect the level of individual drug use, according to new monkey research at Wake Forest… Environmental enrichment can reduce cocaine use, researchers find   

 

Animal research suggests new strategy for treating cocaine addiction
Apr 07 08

New research in monkeys suggests the feasibility of treating cocaine addiction with a “replacement” drug that mimics the effects of cocaine but has less… Animal research suggests new strategy for treating cocaine addiction   

 

Curing addiction with cannabis medicines
Mar 08 08

Smokers trying to quit in the future could do it with the help of cannabis based medicines, according to research from The University of… Curing addiction with cannabis medicines   

 

Withdrawal from Opioids
Mar 06 08

Opioid-withdrawal syndrome resembles a severe case of influenza. In addition, the symptoms include pupillary dilatation, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, piloerection (“gooseflesh”), yawning, sneezing, anorexia, nausea, vomiting,… Withdrawal from Opioids   

 

Management of Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal
Mar 06 08

Each year in the United States, approximately 8.2 million persons are dependent on alcohol and 3.5 million are dependent on illicit drugs, including stimulants… Management of Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal   

 

The Cocaine-Abused Heart: Question and Answers
Mar 06 08

A 34-year-old African American man came to the emergency department (ED) complaining of chest pressure and shortness of breath, 2 hours in duration. He… The Cocaine-Abused Heart: Question and Answers   

 

Cocaine-Induced Dysrhythmias
Mar 06 08

The cardiac dysrhythmias that may occur with cocaine use are listed in Table 3, but the precise arrhythmogenic potential of the drug is poorly… Cocaine-Induced Dysrhythmias   

 

Cocaine-Induced Myocardial Dysfunction
Mar 06 08

Long-term cocaine abuse has been reported to cause left ventricular hypertrophy and systolic dysfunction. Several reports have described dilated cardiomyopathy in long-term cocaine abusers,… Cocaine-Induced Myocardial Dysfunction   

 

Cocaine, Cigarette Smoking, and Alcohol Use
Mar 06 08

Many patients with cocaine-associated angina pectoris or myocardial infarction are cigarette smokers who admit to smoking while using cocaine. Cigarette smoking induces vasoconstriction of… Cocaine, Cigarette Smoking, and Alcohol Use   

 

Cocaine-Related Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction
Mar 06 08

In 1982, Coleman et al. reported an association between cocaine use and myocardial ischemia and infarction. Subsequently, many reports have documented cocaine-related myocardial ischemic… Cocaine-Related Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction   

 

Cardiovascular Complications of Cocaine Use
Mar 06 08

The deaths of several celebrities in recent years in association with the nontherapeutic use of cocaine have focused widespread attention on the problem of… Cardiovascular Complications of Cocaine Use   

 
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