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Targeting cannabis reward-effect could help treat addiction
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… effects of cannabis could help some to overcome their addiction. If promise becomes a reality after clinical trials, it could join medications that are used in the treatment of other substance use disorders, such as alcoholism and heroin addiction …
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Boston mayoral candidates John Connolly and Martin Walsh clash over …
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Walsh talks about his past struggles with alcoholism and cancer on the campaign trail. Walsh condemned the advertising, which was not … Connolly said he personally worked with small businesses to “help them try to create jobs.” His legal partners, he …
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Rochester author gives voice to substance abusers
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Counselors, family members, friends, and substance abusers wrote about what did and didn't help them or their loved ones overcome addiction. Sequeira reached out to recovering alcohol and drug addicts across the country and Canada and asked them to …
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Krokodil use reportedly spreading: What makes dangerous drug so addictive?
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About 1 million users are estimated to be abusing the drug in Russia, according to the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. Vice chronicled the ongoing battle against the addictive drug in their documentary "Krokodil Tears …
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