One Cannabis Joint Equals Smoking Up to Five Cigarettes WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Smoking a single marijuana joint by a heavy user can cause bronchial damage similar to smoking 2.5 to five cigarettes, researchers reported. Jul 31, 2007
Overdoing Niacin Can't Thwart Drug Abuse Tests and Is Risky PHILADELPHIA -- Those who try to foil urine drug tests with massive doses of niacin -- it doesn't work -- may wind up in a hospital emergency department. Apr 12, 2007
Methamphetamine May Trigger Ischemic Stroke IRVINE, Calif. -- Methamphetamine users may develop carotid artery dissections, leading to a severe stroke, an effect also seen in cocaine users, according to researchers here. Dec 26, 2006
Amphetamines Hit Men Harder BALTIMORE - Amphetamines produce a bigger bang in men than women, according to researchers here. Apr 11, 2006
Antidepressant Eases Methamphetamine Addiction Symptoms LOS ANGELES - The high and cravings of methamphetamine addicts can be reduced by the same antidepressant that helps in smoking cessation (bupropion), researchers here reported. Nov 28, 2005