Can nicotine reduction help in curbing addiction?
The research focuses on the relationship between behavior and health, particularly in disadvantaged populations, a group that is "overrepresented" among smokers, according to the study`s authors.
Aug 24, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
Smartphone addiction may create personal, social problems
In the study, participants who identified themselves as "addicts" and "fanatics" exhibited signs that could indicate depression, social isolation, social anxiety, shyness, impulsivity and low self-esteem.
Apr 15, 2017, 15:13 PM IST
Mumbai police busts LSD racket: Here's what the drug does to you
When you use LSD, your senses of space, distance, and time become altered.
Mar 30, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
Tackling drug addiction: Donald Trump creates commission to deal with opioid crisis in US
Terming the situation a "total epidemic" and one of the "biggest problems" that the US has at present, Trump said that drug abuse has become a crippling problem throughout the country.
Mar 30, 2017, 12:59 PM IST
Revealed: Surprising link between athletics and addiction
Though a full spectrum of sports was represented in the study--including gymnastics, martial arts, rowing and dance, most participants competed in team sports, hockey in particular.
Feb 14, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
Scientists develop vaccine against opioid overdose
The vaccine blocks the pain-numbing effects of the opioid drugs oxycodone (oxy) and hydrocodone (hydro) in animal models, said the study published online in the journal ACS Chemical Biology.
Nov 24, 2016, 17:12 PM IST
Drug that helps addicts may benefit cancer patients too
The drug naltrexone (LDN) not only causes cancer cells to stop growing, but it also alters their internal machinery, making them more likely to kill themselves, the researchers found.
Jun 28, 2016, 18:52 PM IST
Demi Lovato opens up about addiction, eating disorder battles
Singer Demi Lovato opened up about her struggle with drugs and alcohol addictions as well as her bipolar disorder and eating disorder.
Jun 27, 2016, 11:46 AM IST
Delhi: This woman runs de-addiction centre for addicts!
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Jun 14, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
Beware! Video game addiction leads to sleep deprivation!
Are you addicted to video games? If yes, then try to avoid playing video game so frequently as it can lead to sleep deprivation.
May 10, 2016, 20:16 PM IST
Certain genes can make you more prone to addiction
Scientists reveal in new study that certain genes can make you more prone to addiction.
Apr 27, 2016, 13:02 PM IST
Are e-cigarettes beneficial or cause harm? This is what experts say!
The team also warned that heavy regulation and taxation of e-cigarettes will counteract the benefit that these products can provide.
Apr 25, 2016, 20:05 PM IST
Phone addiction leads to depression, anxiety
This fear of new technology happened with televisions, video games and most recently, smartphones.
Mar 03, 2016, 11:07 AM IST
Brain circuits involved in cravings unraveled
A team of scientists has unraveled the brain circuits that are involved in the cravings.
Nov 12, 2015, 18:11 PM IST
Smokers at greater risk of codeine addiction
A new research has revealed that nicotine gives brain more codeine relief, putting smokers at a higher risk for addiction.
Oct 17, 2015, 16:18 PM IST
People in addiction treatment more likely to smoke
People undergoing treatment for drugs and alcohol addiction around the world use tobacco at two to three times the rate of people who are not being treated for addiction, finds a 20-country study.
Sep 23, 2015, 17:56 PM IST
6% people worldwide addicted to internet
As many as 6 percent people in the world are addicted to the internet which may be adversely affecting their lives, including their health and interpersonal relationships, according to a new global study which included data from India.
Dec 19, 2014, 13:56 PM IST