Stimulants May Protect Against Drug Abuse in Kids With ADHD

Stimulants May Protect Against Drug Abuse in Kids With ADHD

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At a mean follow-up of 4.4 years after study entry, all participants underwent a retrospective assessment of their alcohol, drug, and nicotine use. The investigators found that among those with ADHD, stimulant treatment was linked to a reduced risk for …
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Cory Monteith overdose spotlights surge in heroin addiction and death

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In Washington State, among 18-to-29-year-olds, more treatment is now sought for heroin abuse than for alcohol abuse. “That's a stunning and very rapid change,” says Caleb Banta-Green, a research scientist at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute at the …
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Yolo County agencies work to treat meth addiction

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Yolo County contracts out substance abuse treatment services to various health care providers. For inpatient substance abuse treatment, services are provided at residential facilities such as Cache Creek Lodge and Fourth and Hope, both in Woodland.
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