Somerville Police: Car Stop Reveals Crack, Oxycodone and 9 Warrants
Somerville police: Car stop reveals crack, oxycodone and 9 warrants Police arrested an Arlington woman with crack cocaine and oxycodone in her wallet and a Malden man with nine outstanding warrants after stopping them for a revoked driver's license Nov.… Continue reading
Epilepsy, Migraine Medication Treats Cocaine Dependence
... migraine medication treats cocaine dependence BALTIMORE, Oct. 29 (UPI) — The drug topiramate, used to treat epilepsy and migraines, is a safe and efficacious medicine for the treatment of cocaine dependence, U.S. researchers say. Study leader Dr. Bankole A.… Continue reading
DID COCAINE GIVE RONSTADT PARKINSON's?!
... COCAINE GIVE RONSTADT PARKINSON's?! Dr. Mash told The ENQUIRER: “We also found that cocaine abuse increased dopamine-stimulated neurons. Dopamine overload damages the cells much like Parkinson's disease. That's why more and more younger people are developing Parkinson's … Read more… Continue reading
Police: 13-Year-Old Being Investigated for Bringing Vicodin to Antioch School
... 13-year-old being investigated for bringing Vicodin to Antioch school According to the Centers for Disease Control, prescription drug abuse has become more prevalent than “street drugs” such as heroin and cocaine. Aiming to curb prescription drug abuse, … The… Continue reading
J. Justin Wilson: Food Frights Are Just Tall Tales
... say that Oreos or candies are "addictive" like drugs: An un-reviewed, unpublished study claimed that Oreos were so addictive that eating them lit up the rats' brains the same as cocaine. In reality, the study proved that rats preferred… Continue reading
Anticonvulsant May Help Treat Cocaine Addiction
Anticonvulsant May Help Treat Cocaine Addiction In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, topiramate was far more effective than placebo in improving abstinence. It also reduced cravings and improved global functioning. "I think topiramate is really promising for cocaine dependence," first author… Continue reading