1. Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons - US News and World Report
Monkey research finds that mother's drug use affects male offspring's behavior

2. Cocaine Addiction Vaccine Shows Limited Success - US News and World Report
Shot produced desired antibodies in some, but effects were fleeting, scientists say

3. Drug abuse and dependence : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Drug abuse can lead to drug dependence or addiction. People who use drugs for pain relief may become dependent, although this is rare in those who don't have a history of addiction. The exact cause of drug abuse and dependence is not known. Howeve...• Reviewer: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Psychiatry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

4. Drug abuse first aid : Causes  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
An overdose of narcotics can cause sleepiness and even unconsciousness. Uppers (stimulants) produce excitement, increased rate of heartbeat, and rapid breathing. Downers (depressants) do just the opposite. Mind-altering drugs are called hallucinog...• Reviewer: Jacob L. Heller, MD, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, Clinic. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.