Addiction Treatment

Genetics May Determine Success in Smoking Cessation

Researchers conducted a new study comparing the genotypes of various smokers to discover the genetic variant associated with successful smoking cessation. read more

ADHD and Smoking Contribute to Dropping out of High School

A new study has found that teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely to drop out of high school. read more

Point-of-Sale Advertising Found to Influence Teens to Start Smoking

A new study from Stanford University Medical School has found that this type of advertising is a major cause of teen smoking in America. read more

HIV and AIDS Treatment Greatly Reduces Risk of Infection among Drug Users

Highly active antiretroviral therapy has been found to reduce the spread of the HIV virus among the general population, especially among injecting drug users. read more

Smoking Can Alter Gene Function

Researchers have found that exposure to cigarette smoke can alter gene expression. read more

Brain Molecule Could Help Control Cocaine Addiction

Scientists have identified a particular genetic fragment that may help control the brains vulnerability to cocaine addiction. read more

One in Five High-School Students Smoke Cigarettes

Every two years, the CDC analyzes data from the national Youth Risk Behavior Survey to evaluate trends in cigarette use among high school students in the United States. read more

Secondhand Smoke Exposure May Lead to Psychological Distress

A new study has found that being exposed to secondhand smoke may be associated with psychological distress and the risk of future psychiatric hospitalization. read more

Religion Can Have a Positive Influence in Deterring Alcohol Use Among Adolescents

Study found that religiosity can moderate genetic effects on problem alcohol use during adolescence, but not during early adult life. read more

Analysis Finds Scottish Population at Risk

Recent research has found that 97.5 percent of the adult population is likely to smoke cigarettes, drink heavily, be physically inactive, have a poor diet or be overweight. read more