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Smoking Prevention Intervention in Adolescents

A specific provider- and peer-delivered intervention raised both continuing abstinence rates among nonsmokers and cessation rates among smokers.

Marijuana Use and Mortality After Myocardial Infarction

An analysis suggests that marijuana use is associated with higher short-term risk for mortality in survivors of MI.

Nonmedical Use of Prescription Opioids

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An increasing problem in both adults and adolescents

Guidelines: MI and Chest Pain Associated with Cocaine Use

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A scientific statement summarizes urgent and nonurgent care of a subgroup of chest-pain patients with unique characteristics.

Possible New Treatment for Alcohol Dependence

A drug that inactivates the neurokinin 1 receptor reduced cravings for alcohol.

Inappropriate Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal Is Common

Care is poor, despite the existence of proven therapies.

Telling Smokers Their Lung Age Increases Their Likelihood of Quitting

Expressing spirometry results as lung age is more effective than providing raw numbers.

New Treatment for Alcoholism?

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A receptor antagonist that targets craving and stress has positive effects.

Increasing Amphetamine Abuse Among Pregnant Women

Hospitalizations for amphetamine abuse in pregnant women have doubled and primarily occur in the western region of the U.S.

Cannabis Smoking Is Bad for Oral Health

Periodontal disease can now be added to the list of potential adverse effects of marijuana smoking.

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