Summit helps cast new light on suicide

TWIN FALLS - Shelly Lehman tried to kill herself twice in one day in 1992.
From: www.magicvalley.com

Waismann Method Survey Reveals Dependency Risk for People Using Suboxone

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.----The Waismann Method today announced findings from an online survey of Suboxone users, indicating that 66 percent of individuals currently taking Suboxone, also known as Subutex or Buprenorphine, believe they cannot stop taking the drug without assistance, indicating a physical dependency.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Q&A: Kicking the habit

How many smokers are there in the UK? There are estimated to be around 12 million smokers in the UK. This includes 10 million smokers in England, 1.1 million in Scotland, 600,000 in Wales and 330,000 in Northern Ireland.
From: society.guardian.co.uk

Limiting Eligibility For Medical Studies Can Omit Women And African-Americans

A new analysis has found that many alcohol treatment studies are designed in ways that inadvertently omit women and African-Americans from participation. The Stanford University School of Medicine researcher who led the effort said the findings should remind all scientists that strict study eligibility criteria can have unintended, negative consequences. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Smoking Cessation and Addiction Treatments Market to Double by 2010

NEW YORK -- With the advent of a possible new blockbuster drug and greater reimbursement levels for the treatment of nicotine, alcohol, and drug addictions, global sales of smoking cessation and addiction treatments are expected to rise from revenues of little over $1.1 billion in 2005 to more than $2.3 billion in 2010, according to Smoking Cessation and Addiction Treatments: A World Market ...
From: www.nbc26.com

Promising New Drug and Other Trends To Double Smoking Cessation and Addiction Treatments Market by 2010

With the advent of a possible new blockbuster drug and greater reimbursement levels for the treatment of nicotine, alcohol, and drug addictions, global sales of smoking cessation and addiction treatments are expected to rise from revenues of little over $1.1 billion in 2005 to more than $2.3 billion in 2010, according to Smoking Cessation and Addiction Treatments: A World Market Analysis, a new ...
From: biz.yahoo.com

Dad: Lindsay Detoxing from Drugs, Booze

Lindsay Lohan is currently undergoing a rigorous detox program to help wean her of multiple  addictions to alcohol and drugs, including the powerful painkiller OxyContin, E! Online has learned exclusively.
From: news.yahoo.com

With Promise of Personalized Medicine, World Molecular Imaging Market Set to Reach $4.75 Billion in 2010

Revolutionizing how disease is diagnosed, evaluated and treated, molecular imaging - a market set to surpass $3 billion in 2007 and expected to reach $4.75 billion in 2010-holds the promise of personalized medicine for the aging global population, according to Medical Imaging Markets, Volume V: Molecular Imaging, a new study from Kalorama Information.
From: biz.yahoo.com

CeNeRx Announces Agreement With PharmaNess Neuroscience to Develop Novel Cannabinoid Compounds

CeNeRx BioPharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative treatments for diseases of the central nervous system, today announced it has signed an agreement with PharmaNess Neuroscience giving CeNeRx the rights to a series of novel cannabinoid compounds that selectively target the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Research reveals a new mechanism of learning in the brain

Mice genetically engineered to lack a single enzyme in their brains are more adept at learning than their normal cousins, and are quicker to figure out that their environment has changed, a team led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center has found.
From: www.news-medical.net

New gene therapy can nearly eliminate arthritis pain

Early-stage research has found that a new gene therapy can nearly eliminate arthritis pain, and significantly reduce long-term damage to the affected joints, according to a study published today in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism.
From: www.news-medical.net

Jeff Stier: In Defense of OxyContin

Hating drug companies is becoming the new opiate of the masses -- but OxyContin needs to be evaluated in perspective.
From: www.huff-network.com

Experimental gene therapy 'abolishes' arthritis pain

Early-stage research has found that a new gene therapy can nearly eliminate arthritis pain, and significantly reduce long-term damage to the affected joints, according to a study published today in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism.
From: www.indiadaily.com

KZN youths fan drug epidemic

The highest number of young drug addicts in the country are found in KwaZulu-Natal, a report has revealed.
From: www.iol.co.za

Brain Development In Some 500 Children Across US Tracked By NIH Study

Children appear to approach adult levels of performance on many basic cognitive and motor skills by age 11 or 12, according to a new study coordinated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).The NIH Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Study of Normal Brain Development is tracking brain and behavioral development in about 500 healthy American children, from birth to age 18. [click link for full ...
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Studies: City pays much to treat heroin addicts

Drug treatment has a huge impact on Maryland hospitals, Baltimore City officials said Thursday.
From: www.examiner.com

WEX Reconstitutes Scientific Advisory Board

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announces that the Company has reconstituted its Scientific Advisory Board and appointed an outstanding group of physicians and scientists to its new Scientific Advisory Board.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Addiction: Life in a Bottle

Whether it?s alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, addiction?s grasp can be hard to shake -- but it?s possible, and it?s worth it.
From: men.webmd.com

NARSAD: The Mental Health Research Association Announces 245 New Research Grants To Established And Early-Career ...

NARSAD: The Mental Health Research Association announces the awarding of 23 Distinguished Investigator grants and 222 Young Investigator grants for 2007. The awards, which represent more than 15 million dollars in new grantmaking, will be used to support brain and behavioral research that offers the potential of breakthrough findings on serious mental illnesses. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Anesiva New Hires Further Strengthen Internal Expertise

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anesiva, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. announced today two new additions to its management team: Yvonne Richardson, vice president of manufacturing and Shaun Comfort, M.D., director of clinical research.
From: www.finanznachrichten.de

Psychiatrists Look at State-of-the-Science on Addiction and Mental Illnesses

Addiction is Key Topic at American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting
From: www.infozine.com

Home drug abuse report worries PM

The Prime Minister says he is distressed by a new study which shows one in eight Australian children is exposed to binge drinking and drug abuse at home.
From: www.abc.net.au

Afraid of exercise? Even 10 minutes helps

New research shows even 10 minutes of daily exercise can have significant fitness benefits for the previously sedentary. So if the prospect of engaging in the recommended 30 to 60 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every day is daunting, try starting with 10.
From: www.courierpress.com

Hormones in water supply a threat to life as we know it?

Most young women have grown up in a society that accepts hormonal treatments for birth control and menopause almost as casually as vitamin supplements. It goes without saying that American households have almost become dependent on these drugs to one extent or another.
From: www.cabinet.com

Investing in Cancer: Six Stock Ideas

Alan Brochstein, CFA submits: I had the fortunate opportunity to attend leading Cancer Center M.D Andersons Day of Science, held in their new Cancer Prevention Building on 5/17/07 and moderated by its leader, Dr.
From: biz.yahoo.com

NIH study tracks brain development in some 500 children across US

Children appear to approach adult levels of performance on many basic cognitive and motor skills by age 11 or 12, according to a new study coordinated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
From: www.eurekalert.org

40 kids a year in care before birth

FORTY babies a year are being identified for fostering in the Lothians - before they are born. Most are being taken from drug addict mothers by social workers immediately after birth for fear they may come to harm.
From: news.scotsman.com

Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. to Present at Neurotech Industry Investing and Partnering Conference

CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. announced today that Dr. Alan Moore, President and CEO, will be presenting at the Neurotech Industry Investing and Partnering Conference held at the Westin San Francisco Airport May 17-18, 2007.
From: biz.yahoo.com

No health cuts in budget

The health budget remains rosy-cheeked after Health Minister Pete Hodgson today announced a $750 million a year increase which sees it now top $11 billion.
From: nz.news.yahoo.com

Burning Tree Programs Adds Neurofeedback Therapy to Relapse Prevention Curriculum

Burning Tree Programs provides long term residential drug and alcohol treatment and offers a relapse prevention curriculum to adults.
From: news.yahoo.com

Letters extra

Letters on government changes to the planning system, Mark Johnson and drug rehabilitation, Michael Meacher and climate change measurement, Louis Appleby and mental health law reform, and the decline of ecology.
From: society.guardian.co.uk

Barbara McKee: FDA pain

The Federal Drug Administration has been very busy lately. For the past five years, I received e-mails from MEDWatch, the FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program, which serves both health care professionals and the medical product-using public.
From: www.abqtrib.com

Hythiam Sees Positive Prometa Results

Addiction treatments maker Hythiam Inc. said Tuesday an open-label study of its Prometa treatment for alcohol dependence showed the drug reduced cravings and alcohol use.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Funding cut for drug abuse help

GENESEE COUNTY - Money for some drug treatments - including methadone for heroin addicts - has run dry, and the county Community Mental Health agency is telling some contractors not to admit new patients and to cut short treatment for others.
From: www.mlive.com

Survey: Migraine Patients Taking Potentially Addictive Barbiturate or Opioid Medications Not Approved by FDA as ...

A new survey of hundreds of migraine patients and physicians commissioned by the National Headache Foundation and conducted by Harris Interactive shows that 20 percent of migraine patients are currently taking potentially addictive medications that contain barbiturates or opioids and have not been approved by the U.S.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Drug abuse seminar set for Saturday

A seminar to educate parents and friends about illegal drugs and drug abuse is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday in the seventh floor conference room of the Bank of America building.
From: www.corsicanadailysun.com

NJ Weighs Health Reforms

Kathleen Dobbs was desperate. Her 16-year-old son was addicted to cocaine and in trouble with the law. "My son was not a criminal," the Camden County resident said. "He was sick."
From: biz.yahoo.com

New Jersey weighs mandated insurance coverage for substance abuse

TRENTON, N.J. - Kathleen Dobbs was desperate. Her 16-year-old son was addicted to cocaine and in trouble with the law.
From: www.phillyburbs.com

Substance-abuse coverage weighed

TRENTON (AP) -- Kathleen Dobbs was desperate. Her 16-year-old son was addicted to cocaine and in trouble with the law.
From: www.courierpostonline.com

Courier News Online - NJ weighs mandated insurance coverage for substance abuse

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Kathleen Dobbs was desperate. Her 16-year-old son was addicted to cocaine and in trouble with the law. "My son was not a criminal," the Camden County resident said. "He was sick."
From: www.c-n.com

NJ mulls coverage for substance abuse

New Jersey lawmakers are weighing a proposal to require insurance companies cover treatments for alcoholism, substance abuse and mental disorders.
From: www.dailyrecord.com

DRUG ADDICT GETS TWINS ON NHS

A HEROIN addict has given birth to twins after having fertility treatment on the NHS. Nicola McCall, 28, and her partner got the £2500 course despite both being on high doses of methadone.
From: www.dailyrecord.co.uk

National Institute On Drug Abuse Looks At Non-Injection Drug Use And Spread Of HIV/AIDS

More than 500 scientists, clinicians, and public health specialists met today at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to discuss the latest research on drug abuse and the evolving epidemic of HIV/AIDS. This is the first-ever two-day public meeting at NIH to include a focus on non-injection drug use and HIV transmission. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Dying to feel better

They watched "Everybody Loves Raymond," then he fell asleep and she went to bed. In the morning, Shannon McQuade discovered her bright and funny young husband dead on the couch.
From: deseretnews.com

CORRECTING and REPLACING Hythiam Announces First Quarter Results

LOS ANGELES----Ninth graph, quote by CEO Terren Peizer, first sentence should read: "Most excitingly, probably within a week or so, we will disclose top-line study data from Cedars Sinai on PROMETA for the treatment of alcohol dependence."
From: biz.yahoo.com

Vigabatrin), ...

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. announced today positive initial, top-line results from a bioequivalence study demonstrating that CPP-109 is bioavailable and bioequivalent to Sabril® Tablets, the version of vigabatrin marketed in Europe by Sanofi Aventis.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Detox Diet Secrets Reveals an All New, Comprehensive and Flexible Detox Diet Plan

Detox Diet Secrets, an ebook, has been launched to educate readers about the importance of cleansing. It is intended for those who find no relief from taking OTC or drug medications for their symptoms. Detox Diet Secrets reveals a step by step yet flexible program that readers can easily put together, depending on the type of symptom that they wish to target. (PRWeb May 9, 2007) Post ...
From: prweb.com

NIH Survey Shows Most People With Drug Use Disorders Never Get Treatment, USA

Only 8 percent of people identified as drug abusers and fewer than 40 percent of those diagnosed with drug dependence have ever gotten any kind of intervention or treatment, according to the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC). [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

NIDA Looks at Non-Injection Drug Use and Spread of HIV/AIDS

More than 500 scientists, clinicians and public health specialists met today at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to discuss the latest research on drug abuse and the evolving epidemic of HIV/AIDS. This is the first-ever two-day public meeting at NIH to include a focus on non-injection drug use and HIV transmission.
From: www.nih.gov

As awareness of drug addiction grows among Brazil?s Jews, so do treatments

Natan Berger, president of the Sao Paulo Jewish Federation, speaks at the inauguration ceremony of a Jewish drug and alcohol treatment program in Sao Paulo, calling for the engagement of the entire Jewish community in the initiative.
From: www.jta.org

Today?s highlights

?Martha? ? Robert Duvall (?Lucky You?). 9?a.m. on WANE, Channel 15.
From: www.fortwayne.com

Companies chase new investment

At least 10 life-science companies, most of them based in the Triangle, have started to look for their first round of investment, making them what is considered early-stage companies.
From: www.newsobserver.com

2007 BIO International Convention Exhibitor Profiles Continued, D through M

BOSTON----2007 BIO International Convention, the Global Event for Biotechnology, takes place May 06 - 09, 2007 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. For in-depth information about the event, visit http://www.bio2007.org/Media/releases.html .
From: biz.yahoo.com

New legislation makes third UW branch campus a possibility in Everett area

By Brad Zimmerman NEWS| Husky fever is spreading, and the residents of Snohomish, Island and Skagit counties are poised to be the latest to catch it. By Arla Shephard NEWS | This year, three students ? Elizabeth Campbell, Jennifer Hahn and David Kim ? are in the running to be the ASUW Director of Faculty, Administration and Academic Affairs.
From: thedaily.washington.edu