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Entries from December 2008

Marijuana Use and Pregnancy Failure

December 31st, 2008 · 2 Comments

A study from Vanderbilt University that appears in the Journal of Clinical Investigation reveals that marijuana use at the time of conception and early in pregnancy prevents embryos’ safe passage from the ovary to the uterus, resulting in early pregnancy failure.

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Tags: Marijuana Addiction

Light Cigarettes Are More Toxic

December 31st, 2008 · No Comments

A UC Riverside study shows that smoke from “light” or “low-yield” harm-reduction cigarettes retains toxicity and that this toxicity can affect prenatal development.

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Tags: Smoking - Nicotine Addiction

Alcohol, Drugs and Holidays

December 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Dr. Daniel Amen states that January is the busiest month in mental health treatment nationwide. For many, the holidays bring a lot of unpleasant memories, unrealized expectations and stress. It is easy to get into the comfort zone of overeating, isolating and abusing alcohol and drugs. Unfortunately, the temporary relief provided by indulging wears off fast and leaves you feeling worse. And, the damage you do to your brain sets the stage for repeated failure.

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Tags: Drugs and Brain Disorders

Nurses and Smoking

December 7th, 2008 · No Comments

A recent UCLA School of Nursing study is the first to reveal the devastating consequences of smoking on the nursing profession. Published in the November–December edition of the journal Nursing Research, the findings describe smoking trends and death rates among U.S. nurses and emphasize the importance of supporting smoking cessation programs in the nursing field.

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Tags: Smoking - Nicotine Addiction

Self Help Addiction Programs Are Widely used

December 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Based on a recent nationwide survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a report reveals that 5 million people participate in self-help groups each year.

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Tags: News - Addiction and Alternative Health