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- Babies of Alcoholics Double the Average Risk for Crib Death
Babies of alcoholics are more likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a study from the University of California in San Diego. The researchers found a link between increased numbers of SIDS tragedies on New Year’s Eve, a day when alcohol consumption is higher than average. Read More…
- More Young People in England Being Treated for Cocaine Addiction
The number of young people being treated for cocaine addiction has increased by 50% in three years, latest figures show. Last year 745 people under age 18 in England sought help from the National Treatment Agency for cocaine abuse, up from 453 in 2005 to 2006.
- Doctors Talking with Children Reduces Drug Abuse
Doctors who talk with children and youth about the negative effects of drugs help lower drug consumption among teenagers by 25 percent, according to a new study by U.S. and Czech researchers.
- Indiana’s High Rate of Prenatal Drug and Alcohol Exposure Prompts DVD for Physicians
In response to an Indiana University study that found that Indiana has one of the highest rates in the nation of pregnant women who smoke, drink alcohol, or abuse drugs, a new training DVD for health-care providers has been developed. Experts say the DVD could help lower rates of prenatal tobacco, alcohol, and drug use.
- Prenatal Methamphetamine Exposure Linked to Abnormal Brain Development
In April 2009, the journal Neurology published a study that shows that babies born to mothers who used methamphetamine during pregnancy have an increased risk of abnormal brain development.