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Risk-Takers May Lack Ability to Limit Brain Chemical
Finding might lead to new treatments for a variety of addictions, researchers say

Rejection of Gay Teens Linked to Later Troubles
Suicide attempts, drug use higher among those whose families don't accept them

Study Questions Value of Anti-Meth Campaign
Kids seem to be ignoring message that methamphetamine is dangerous

Study Suggests Sugar May Be Addictive
Finding might yield new insights into eating disorders, experts say

5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs
U.S. report finds 2.3 million of them currently abstain from alcohol, drugs

Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens
Use of detoxification medications produces noticeable results, study says

Kids Who Drink Before 15 Face Poor Health as Adults
They're 2 to 3 times more likely to develop substance dependence, study says

Anti-Drug TV Campaign Didn’t Curb Teen Pot Use: Study
Researchers suggest increased exposure to government ads brought no added value

3M Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive
In some countries, prevalence of infection may be as high as 40%, study suggests

Deportation Tied to Higher HIV Risk for Men Injecting Drugs
Study in Tijuana points to need for cross-border prevention, treatment programs