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• Greater availability of drug rehab needed to slow spread of infectious diseases

  Strengthening drug rehab programs and making substance abuse help more available to injection drug users may lead to a reduction in the spread of infectious diseases, according to a new study from Australian researchers. more...

• Impulsivity in childhood linked to adult substance abuse

  A child's self-control may predict their future risk of substance abuse and potential need for drug rehab, according to a new study from Duke University researchers. more...

• Imported drug may increase the risk of addiction

  Using the drug khat can have a major impact on an individuals ability to control impulsive behavior, according to a new study from Dutch researchers. The findings indicate that users may be at risk for a range of complications, including addiction that may force them to seek substance abuse help. more...

• Illicit drug users may face many consequences

  Opiate addiction can have a significant impact on an individual's life. Dependency on the drug can make it difficult to continue with daily routines and adolescents who use it may be unable to finish their degree. This may seriously jeopardize their long-term health. more...

• Children should be sent to drug rehab programs as early as possible

  Parents who notice that their children have a problem with alcohol may benefit from quickly getting them into drug rehab programs. A new study from Spanish researchers has found that poor lifestyle habits often present themselves early and worsen over time. more...

• Quitting menthols may be a difficult task

  Individuals who smoke menthol cigarettes may need more substance abuse help than those who smoke regular cigarettes. A recent review of published data on smoking habits indicates that these tobacco products may deliver higher levels of nicotine, making them harder to quit. more...

• Smoking increases risk of arthritis

  Individuals who do not seek substance abuse help for their smoking addiction may be at greater risk of developing a severe case of arthritis, according to a new study published in the journal Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. more...

• Facial effects of smoking may be enough to motivate women to quit

  If the risk of health consequences isn't enough for women who smoke to seek some kind substance abuse help, the effects the habit has on their face may be. more...

• Courts favor addiction treatment over jail for non-violent drug offenders

  With addiction to drug and alcohol continuing to rise, jails in many areas of the country are beginning to fill with substance abusers. In an effort to solve this problem, many communities are looking to alternative sentencing programs that send offenders to treatment facilities. more...

• Groups celebrate recovery month

  For individuals who are struggling with drug addiction, the process of recovery may seem like a long road. Substance abuse can become a central part of addicts' lives, and giving it up can be difficult. more...