Addiction Medicine
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FDA backs abuse-deterring OxyContin, thwarts generics
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Genetics contribute to smoking habits of adolescents, adults
Major finding:Ever-smokers with a higher genetic risk were more likely to rapidly progress to heavy smoking, meaning 20 or more cigarettes daily (...
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Panel backs approval of implants for addiction treatment
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Use of electronic cigarettes on the rise
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Cocaine use ups hospital death post subarachnoid hemorrhage
Major Finding: The adjusted odds of in-hospital death were nearly threefold higher in cocaine users than in non-users (OR 2.8; P less than .001)....
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CDC: Multiple cases link synthetic cannabinoid, kidney injury
Major finding: Sixteen cases of acute kidney injury occurred after synthetic cannabinoid use in six states in 2012.Data source: The cases are...
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CDC: Address high smoking rate among mentally ill
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Migraine with aura confers high CV risk in women
Major Finding: Cardiovascular events occurred with an incidence of 7.9 per 1,000 women per year among women who had migraine with aura, second...
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Alcohol counseling often missed in teen visits
Major Finding: Counseling on harmful behaviors was inconsistent as 21% of teens were advised to reduce/stop binge drinking while 36% were advised...
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Smoking ups mortality threefold
Major Finding: Smokers are three times more likely to die than nonsmokers, with nearly all of the excess deaths directly attributable to smoking....