Heavy Meth, Marijuana Users Risk Schizophrenia
Heavy Meth, Marijuana Users Risk Schizophrenia
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None had ever been diagnosed with schizophrenia or psychotic symptoms before hospitalization. Their records were compared to a control group of patients who were hospitalized for appendicitis. They found that heavy meth use was significantly linked to …
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Heavy Meth Use May Up Risk of Schizophrenia
Heavy Meth Use May Up Risk of Schizophrenia
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“We found that people hospitalized for methamphetamine dependence who did not have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic symptoms at the start of our study period had an approximately 1.5 to 3.0-fold risk of subsequently being… Continue reading
Meth addicts at higher risk of developing schizophrenia
Meth addicts at higher risk of developing schizophrenia
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During this period, they found that addicted meth users, who were originally hospitalized without any psychotic symptoms, were 1.5 to three times more likely to later be diagnosed with schizophrenia compared to nonusers or those who used… Continue reading
Crystal Meth Addiction: Crystal Meth Increases Risk for Heart Attack
Article by Robert Shryoc
Methamphetamine, or crystal meth as it is commonly known, is currently one of the most potent, addictive psycho stimulant drugs being abused in the U.S. It has quickly spread throughout the country infiltrating even the most rural, remote locations. According to a recent report published by… Continue reading
Depression increases cocaine/crack risk
Crack Cocaine In System in the News
Crack Cocaine In System: Depression increases cocaine/crack risk
PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 14 (UPI) — Women clinically depressed when they enter drug court run a substantially higher risk of using crack cocaine within four months afterward, U.S. researchers say.
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Gay Men at Increased Risk for Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
Gay Men at Increased Risk for Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
Gay Men Seem at a Bigger Risk for Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Per analysis, it appears that gay men and girls are at a larger risk of developing drug addiction or alcohol addiction than heterosexuals. Homosexuality is related to issues… Continue reading