nicotine
By Sue Smith
Mouthwash and Sudafed, non-alcoholic beer and caffeine. What's cool for recovering addicts and alcoholics to eat, drink and take—and what's not? MORE
Nicotine gum, lozenges and patches are now deemed safe for longer periods of time. MORE
E-cigarette makers say the technology saves lives, but the FDA is still on the fence. MORE
The latest research suggests that lighting up keeps you up—and insomnia is linked to yet more health problems. MORE
An exciting new way to defend the body from nicotine addiction uses "Pac-Man-like" antibodies. MORE
Exposure to secondhand smoke is strongly implicated in SIDS, scientists find. MORE
A health-impact study on tobacco "dissolvables" produces a variety pack of pros and cons. MORE
A new (old) anti-fat pill, the reality of red-wine as medicine, and contaminated cocaine-users. MORE
Cocaine really depresses lab mice, low-income smokers have the most trouble quitting, and scientists identify biological markers that predict alcohol withdrawal seizures. MORE
The Canadian province comes good for those trying to quit more than one substance at once. MORE
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