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Autism and Substance Abuse (2020)

>> July 5, 2020

Studies show that people with autism are twice as likely as others to engage in substance abuse, contrary to previous belief that they are extremely unlikely to use drugs or alcohol. An expert and an author who has used alcohol to cope with his autism discuss …

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All About Hangovers

>> March 17, 2019

The segment below is an updated version of a story originally published at an earlier date – Hangovers (2017). On St. Patrick’s Day—one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year—an expert discusses why hangovers occur and what might work …

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Medical Notes: Week of March 3, 2019

>> March 3, 2019

Women stay mentally sharp farther into old age than men typically do, and scientists now think they know why. It all has to do with how the brain burns energy. A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that women’s brains burn energy …

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Medical Notes: Week of September 9, 2018

>> September 9, 2018

A look at the top medical headlines for the week of September 9, 2018 including: A connection between adolescent drinking and adult prostate cancer, a study on music preferences related to income, and finally, matching musical tastes to dating profiles to see …

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Autism and Substance Abuse (2018)

>> May 27, 2018

Contrary to public opinion, autism is not a safeguard against substance abuse. In fact, experts say people diagnosed with autism are just as likely, if not more likely, to turn to alcohol or drugs to cope with the challenges of their lives. Elizabeth …

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Medical Notes: Week of March 18, 2018

>> March 18, 2018

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at home test for the BRCA1 and 2 genes that cause breast cancer but regulators warn that the test does not reveal a woman’s full risk. The saliva test from 23andMe tests for only three of the more than …

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Hangovers

>> March 12, 2017

Please note: an updated version of this story was recently published – All About Hangovers (2019). As St. Patrick’s Day approaches—one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year—an expert discusses why hangovers occur and what might work to …

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Anti-Drunk Driving Technology

>> October 25, 2015

Government researchers and auto companies are developing a device called DADSS (Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety) that can in-obtrusively test whether a person is drunk as he attempts to start his car. If so, DADDS makes the car inoperable. Experts …

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Palcohol – Powdered Alcohol

>> September 13, 2015

Newly-invented powdered alcohol is entering the market, but some experts and legislators believe it should be banned because it’s likely to be abused by teens. Experts, the product’s inventor and legislators discuss. Guest Information: Mark …

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Autism and Substance Abuse (2020)

All About Hangovers

Medical Notes: Week of March 3, 2019

Medical Notes: Week of September 9, 2018

Autism and Substance Abuse (2018)

Medical Notes: Week of March 18, 2018

Hangovers

Anti-Drunk Driving Technology

Palcohol – Powdered Alcohol

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