June 2010

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A SYDNEY neurosurgeon charged over the cocaine-related deaths of two escorts has been refused bail because of his long-standing drug addiction.

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Policies that criminalise drug use are increasing the spread of AIDS, experts said Monday, calling for a milder and more effective approach to preventing drug use.

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Here’s why drug users become addicts

More info…A typical drug user’s transition to addiction could result from a persistent impairment of synaptic plasticity (the ability of the connection between two neurons to change in strength) in a key structure of the brain, suggests a new French study. crack cocaine addiction

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New drug treatment opened

More info…A drug treatment unit that will provide drug rehabilitation to about 180 prisoners a year was opened today. cocaine addiction

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