A new federal study has answers A rigorous federal research study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse offers new data on the effects of marijuana on driving performance. The exact impact of marijuana on driving ability is a controversial subject—and it’s become more important states continue to loosen their drug laws. And, while Read more about How Much Does Marijuana Impact Your Driving?[…]
Misuse of drugs is commonly ascribed to college students, but the misuse often begins much earlier. This is the result of a US data analysis that was published in “Drug and Alcohol Dependence”. The peak ages for starting are between 16 and 19. Researchers at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) analysed data from national Read more about Stimulant misuse often starts during adolescence[…]
Inmates receiving continued methadone maintenance during incarceration are more likely to re-engage in maintenance treatment following release Background Methadone is an effective treatment for opioid dependence. When people who are receiving methadone maintenance treatment for opioid dependence are incarcerated in prison or jail, most US correctional facilities discontinue their methadone treatment, either gradually, or more often, abruptly. Read more about Effects of forced-withdrawal vs. continued methadone maintenance on incarcerated individuals[…]