Addiction: 60 Minutes' first live Facebook chat

Published May 2, 2012

Addiction: 60 Minutes' first live Facebook chat

Filed under: methamphetamine abuse treatment

Dr. Volkow give answers and guidance on issues of drug use, abuse, addiction and treatment, and the following is a transcript of those questions and answers. Dr. Volkow was profiled by Morley Safer last Sunday in his story, "Hooked.
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National Study: Teen "Heavy" Marijuana Use Up 80 Percent Since 2008, One in …

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New, nationally projectable survey results released today by The Partnership at Drugfree.org and MetLife Foundation found that past-month marijuana use – particularly heavy use – has increased significantly among US high school students since 2008.
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5 days of no food, water, says CA man left in cell

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When he was found on April 25, he was taken to a hospital and treated for cramps, dehydration and a perforated lung. Chong had ingested broken glass, along with a white powder left in the cell accidentally and later identified as methamphetamine …
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Acura Pharmaceuticals Announces First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

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When a patient no longer needs treatment with OXECTA after long-term use, it is important to gradually taper OXECTA over time to prevent withdrawal symptoms. Patients taking OXECTA in combination with other medicines like sedatives, anesthetics or …
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