Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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Oral cancer rates soar
Figures reported today show how rates of oral cancer have soared this century, driven by changing lifestyles. Read more
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How alcohol affects stroke risk
The effects of alcohol on stroke risk vary between ischaemic and haemorrhagic disease, according to a new Swedish study today. Read more
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UK faces rising toll of alcohol-linked cancer death
Continued heavy drinking in the UK will see thousands of people dying from cancer linked to alcohol over the next 20 years, a report warns today. Read more
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Smoking lung cell mutations measured
Smoking a packet of cigarettes a day for a year causes 150 mutations in lung cells, a report out last night revealed. Read more
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Case reports uncover rare risks
Unexpected side effects from excessive use of energy drinks and opium have been reported by doctors. Read more
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Abstinence drive ‘undermining’ drug abuse policy
British policy against drug abuse is failing because of a misguided drive to achieve abstinence, leading public health doctors say today. Read more
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New backing for e-cigarettes
Experts have repeated their backing for e-cigarettes being used as an aid for giving up smoking. Read more
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Steroid abuse risks diabetes precursor
Abuse of anabolic steroids can raise the risk of impaired insulin sensitivity, a European conference has been told. Read more
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Vaping helps cut respiratory infections
Switching from cigarettes to vaping seems to lead to a reduction in respiratory infections, it has been claimed. Read more
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Ketamine study needs volunteers
A study that will examine the efficacy of ketamine as a treatment for alcoholism is looking for volunteers. Read more