‘Caring’ Kate to raise awareness of drug addiction
Last Updated on Sunday, 19 February 2012 03:16 Written by Mike Sunday, 19 February 2012 03:16
London, Feb 19 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge seems to be following in Princess Diana's footsteps as she plans to put the problems of drug addictions at the forefront of her charitable work.
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Quit-smoking drug Chantix effective in cocaine and alcohol addiction
Last Updated on Saturday, 18 February 2012 03:16 Written by Mike Saturday, 18 February 2012 03:16
Varenicline is unique among anti-addiction medications in the way it affects the brain. Like nicotine, varenicline activates a specific receptor for a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, but it does so less intensely than the active ingredient of cigarettes does. The net effect is that the drug seems to help by both cutting cravings and making the formerly desired drug less pleasant — without …
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Stop-smoking drug may curb alcohol use too
Last Updated on Friday, 17 February 2012 03:17 Written by Mike Friday, 17 February 2012 03:17
A small study touts a smoking-cessation drug, sold under the brand name Champix, as having potential for treatment of alcohol addiction
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