Thursday, December 27, 2012

Top Substance Abuse Research Findings of 2012

About.com
The top substance abuse-related research studies in 2012 found several more negative effects of smoking marijuana, a larger binge drinking problem than previously thought, another alcohol link to teen cancer, the reason domestic violence victims change their stories, and a medication that helps some people cut down on how much they drink. Studies published during the year revealed that smoking marijuana can double the risks of getting into a serious vehicle crash, doubles the risk of testicular cancer among young males, affects the development of an embryo's brain during early pregnancy, and can cause functional impairment for those who have withdrawal symptoms when they quit smoking.

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