Visiting Expert to Help Drug Addicts

Published July 22, 2013

Visiting expert to help drug addicts

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A UK expert visiting the University of Canterbury (UC) is researching psychiatric disorders and drug addiction so she can develop treatments that erase maladaptive memories. Dr Amy Milton from the University of Cambridge is examining memory …
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Drug addiction helped by running, other exercise, study shows

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"I took my first drink when I was 13," said Todd Crandell, an addictions counselor and founder of Sylvania's Racing for Recovery — a fitness-promotion program designed to battle substance abuse (racingforrecovery.com). After that first drink, Crandell …
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Ark. works to reduce prescription drug abuse

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Prescription drug overdoses account for about one death per day in Arkansas and state officials are working with educators, health providers and law enforcement to bring down abuse rates. Alcohol remains the most commonly …
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