The Effect of Medical Marijuana Laws on Crime: Evidence from State Panel Data, 1990-2006 →
Research has challenged fears that legalisation of marijuana for medical use might increase crime
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Brain differences in college-aged occasional drug users →
Young adults who only occasionally use stimulants including cocaine, amphetamines or prescription drugs showed brain changes on scans
Can 'love hormone' protect against addiction? →
Poor development of oxytocin systems by the age of three could be crucial for addiction to drink and drugs, and research in this area could inform prevention work
A review of student union policies and practices to reduce the harmful effects of overconsumption of alcohol →
Canadian review of student drinking and prevention
Non-academic young people take brain stimulants more frequently than students →
Swiss research uncovered some substantial differences from patterns of cognitive enhancing drug use common in the USA and some other countries
Future generations could inherit drug and alcohol use -- ScienceDaily →
The odds of a child using alcohol, marijuana, and other illicit drugs were significantly higher if their parents are users - the study raises interesting issues and may be valuable in developing intervention programmes
Underage Youth and Adults Differ in Their Alcohol Brand Preferences →
This research found that under-age drinkers' favourite brands were different from adult preferences
Wiley: Some truth to the ‘potent pot myth’ →
Dutch research suggests that protective measures by cannabis users are only partially successful, and that the 'potent pot myth' is itself unfounded.
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All data sets are available for download directly from the SAMHSA website in multiple file formats. In addition, SAMHSA offers online data analysis, tools to customize graphs/charts, interactive maps, bibliographies, and user support.
Children, 11, taking crystal meth - The Local →
It appears that the majority of crystal meth users in Germany try it early, some as young as eleven years, according to a study commissioned by the health ministry