Drugs to Treat Cocaine Abuse? Effectiveness May Depend on How One Uses Cocaine Aug 12, 2010
Drugs to treat cocaine abuse ... Drugs to Treat Cocaine Abuse ... In contrast, the treatment target potential of mGlu5 receptors may be limited to early stages of cocaine abuse. (Science Daily)
Five World Cup moments to savour Jun 24, 2010
Cocaine abuse, alcoholism, obesity, diabetes, hepatitis, near-bankruptcy, anti-Americanism: for surviving all that alone, the Argentina manager deserves a medal. But whatever else he and his team manage in this tournament, let us all treasure of lost-in-translation hilarity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Off the ball Jun 17, 2010
When he wasn't setting his kids up for years of taunts and abuse, Zappa was writing some fine music, including Charlie's Enormous Mouth, a song about the perils of cocaine abuse. Perhaps someone should have bought a copy for. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Contaminated Cocaine Can Cause Flesh to Rot Jun 3, 2010
TUESDAY, June 1 (HealthDay News) -- Cocaine abusers -- already at risk for an abnormal heartbeat, blood pressure problems, hallucinations, convulsions and stroke -- can add another potential health complication to the list: rotting flesh ... Some say it might enhance the effects of the drug, which include a euphoric mood or ''high" and a boost in energy. It also might be used to stretch the drug and increase profits. "The person using cocaine would not know this [levamisole] is in it," Dumyati... (MEDLINEplus)
Biotherapeutic Innovations on Display at AAPS National Biotechnology Conference May 12, 2010
"Cocaine addiction and overdose are well-known public health problems; there is no FDA (Food and Drug Administration)-approved medication specifically for cocaine abuse treatment," said Chang-Guo Zhan, Ph. D., research team leader and professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Kentucky. (EurekAlert!)
Lee Blessing's "When We Go Upon the... May 11, 2010
Once the three characters are assembled, there's drinking, cocaine abuse, sex (offstage), and plenty of philosophizing. George, Piet and Anna-Lisa ruminate on war, peace, politics, responsibility, and the advantages and disadvantages of power and servitude, but in the end, none of it really leads anywhere. (Suite101.com)
New Therapy for Cocaine Toxicity: Enzyme Break Downs Cocaine Into Inactive Products Nearly 1,000 Times Faster Than Human Body Does May 9, 2010
20, 2009) An ingredient in licorice shows promise as an antidote for the toxic effects of cocaine abuse, including deadly overdoses of the highly addictive drug, researchers are. . (Science Daily)
Study shows compulsive eating shares addictive biochemical mechanism with cocaine, heroin abuse Mar 29, 2010
In cocaine abuse, for example, the drug alter the flow of dopamine by blocking its retrieval, flooding the brain and overstimulating the receptors, something that eventually leads to physical changes in the way the brain responds to the drug. The new study shows that the same thing happens in junk food addiction. (EurekAlert!)
Drug Addiction Mechanism Drives Overeating Mar 29, 2010
In cocaine abuse, for example, the drug alter the flow of dopamine by blocking its retrieval, flooding the brain and overstimulating the receptors, something that eventually leads to physical changes in the way the brain responds to the drug ... 20, 2009) An ingredient in licorice shows promise as an antidote for the toxic effects of cocaine abuse, including deadly overdoses of the highly addictive drug, researchers are. (Science Daily)
A Woman with Paresthesias and Ataxia Mar 25, 2010
NEJM -- Case 9-2010 -- A 37-Year-Old Woman with Paresthesias and Ataxia. Volume 362:1129-1138. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Risk Factors for Generalized Anxiet... Feb 11, 2010
Alcoholism, cocaine abuse and marijuana abuse all increase the risk of GAD. Nicotine and excessive caffeine use also increase. Risk Factors and Causes of GAD. (Suite101.com)
Sudden Death in Cocaine Abusers: Study Reveals Role Played by Illegal Drug Jan 14, 2010
"Cocaine abuse is a growing public health issue in Europe and we can only monitor its prevalence by performing these detailed autopsies whenever someone dies suddenly." ... "Physicians should consider the possibility of cocaine abuse in a young individual with cardiovascular disease or sudden death, especially in those without traditional risk factors for atherosclerosis. Finally, the notion that recreational cocaine use is 'safe' should be dispelled, since even small amounts may have... (Science Daily)
