Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heroin addicts are a … Read more on Tallmadge Express

Melanoma's glucose addiction offers hope for new treatment
Melanoma is the most deadly cancer in Australia, claiming 1,500 lives each year. Without treatment the life expectancy is around eight months from diagnosis. Around 40% of melanomas are driven by mutations in the BRAF gene and rely on glucose to drive … Read more on The Conversation

Uruguay Considers Using Medical Marijuana To Treat Cocaine Addicts In Prison
NEW YORK — Uruguay is considering using medical marijuana to treat prison inmates addicted to a crude and cheap form of cocaine, one of the country's top health officials said Thursday at the United Nations. The South American country made headlines … Read more on Huffington Post