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NIDA Study Reveals Widespread Effects of Cocaine on ...
National Institutes of Health — Repeated use of addictive drugs such as cocaine causes long-lasting changes in parts of the brain involved in motivation and reward, among others, yet the precise mechanisms by which these changes are maintained are poorly understood. A new study ...More…
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Biblioteca de Salud: El Uso de la Cocaína Durante el ...
Nacersano — Aproximadamente 45.000 mujeres en los EE.UU. consumieron cocaína durante su embarazo en 1992, según el National Institute on Drug Abuse. La cocaína es una droga peligrosa para el feto. Si bien las predicciones anteriores de que muchos de los ...More…
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For Release May 25, 2008
National Institute of Drug Abuse — Scientists have identified a mechanism in the brain that helps to explain why craving for cocaine, and the risk of relapse, seems to increase in the weeks and months after drug use is stopped. The research was supported by the National Institute ...More…
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"Crack Cocaine"
Clinical Trials — Open Studies / "Crack Cocaine" Behavioral: Prevention Care Advocate; Behavioral: Attention Control New Medication Treatment for Stimulant Dependence Project Hope: Hospital Visit is an Opportunity for Prevention and Engagement With HIV-Positive . ...More…
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"Cocaine-Related Disorders"
Clinical Trials — Modafinil and Naltrexone to Reduce Cocaine and Alcohol Dependence Alcohol-Related Disorders; Alcoholism; Cocaine-Related Disorders Medications for Stopping Cocaine Dependence and Preventing Relapse Drug: Naltrexone; Drug: Modafinil; Drug: ...More…
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Response to Cocaine Depend on the Expectation of Reward
National Institutes of Health — Drug addiction dramatically shifts a person's attention, priorities, and behaviors towards a focus almost entirely on seeking out and taking drugs. Now, an animal study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National ...More…
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What It Does:
Kids Health — Cocaine makes the heart beat faster, and blood pressure and body temperature rise. It can make a person's heart beat abnormally. Cocaine is so dangerous that using it just once can cause a heart attack or stroke that can be fatal. Cocaine and ...More…
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Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association
American Heart — Doctors should check for cocaine use in younger patients with chest pain and those with no apparent heart disease risk factors DALLAS, March 17 - Doctors treating chest pain in patients who are young or have no obvious risk factors for heart ...More…
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NIDA InfoFacts: Enfoques de tratamiento para la drogadicción
National Institute of Drug Abuse — El objetivo final del tratamiento para la drogadicción es conseguir una abstinencia duradera, pero los objetivos inmediatos son reducir el abuso de las drogas, mejorar la capacidad de funcionamiento del paciente y minimizar las complicaciones ...More…
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ...More…
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Protect your skin when you're out in the sun. Learn more
MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ...More…
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Topiramate Shows Promise in Cocaine Addiction
National Institute of Drug Abuse — In a small pilot study, topiramate-a medication currently used to treat seizure disorders-has helped cocaine-addicted outpatients stay off the drug continuously for 3 weeks or more. That may not seem like a long time, but previous research has ...More…