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Americans have widespread misbeliefs about the cancer risks of alcohol, study finds
Despite clear evidence linking alcohol use to increased cancer risks, public awareness of this connection remains low in the U.S., according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Researchers ...
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The hidden dangers of vapes: Study reveals chemicals, risks and teen use
Recent testing by a Virginia Commonwealth University forensic toxicology research lab is uncovering the hidden dangers of vapes and cannabis products used by more than a million school-age children across the country each ...
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Geography shapes opioid crisis: Study points to state policies involving 'pill mills'
The U.S. opioid crisis has varied in severity across the country, leading to extended debate about how and why it has spread.
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Diets high in sugar and butter lead to changes in gut microbiome linked to excessive alcohol intake in mice
Mice that switched from a high sugar/butter diet to a standard diet developed a strong preference for alcohol over water, in a study exploring the connection between gastrointestinal microorganisms and alcohol use disorder ...
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Social media alcohol marketing: Teens exposed face 75% higher odds of recent drinking, study finds
Teens and young adults who see alcohol promotions in their social media feeds are more likely to drink and binge drink, according to a Rutgers Health review of 31 studies that tracked links between exposure to digital alcohol ...
Oct 29, 2025
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How dual smokers of pot and tobacco feel the burn of higher prices
People who smoke both tobacco and cannabis are more sensitive to paying more for cigarettes than those who just smoke cigarettes, according to a new UC San Francisco study.
Oct 29, 2025
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Legal highs: These new drugs are cheap, dangerous, and just a click away
Imagine a world where you can buy recreational drugs online and receive them in the mail. Well, this world already exists, and not just with one or two substances, but hundreds. These drugs are known as new psychoactive substances ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Prenatal alcohol exposure rewires the brain and fuels compulsive behavior, new study finds
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), a leading cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, may affect as many as 1 in 20 school-aged children in the United States. Despite its prevalence, the exact brain circuit responsible ...
Oct 28, 2025
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'Colorado sober' movement ditches alcohol for cannabis, psychedelics
Everything in moderation. Including moderation. That's the idea behind the Colorado sober movement, an unofficial yet growing trend away from alcohol, and toward plant-based and psychedelic drugs.
Oct 28, 2025
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Online discrimination fuels drinking by Hispanic college students
Hispanic college students who encounter racial or ethnic discrimination on social media are more likely to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism, according to a study led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher.
Oct 28, 2025
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Increased risk of developing alcohol addiction linked to gene mutation
Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) report that the gene, CHRNA3, acts as a key regulator of alcohol sensitivity. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, ...
Oct 27, 2025
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A 30-day recall accurately reflects young adult alcohol use behaviors sufficient for research
Research that relies on young adults' self-reporting of their recent alcohol use patterns can obtain similar information from a 30-day recall timeframe compared to a 60-day timeframe. A study published in Alcohol: Clinical ...
Oct 27, 2025
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Oral nicotine pouches studied as a tool to quit smoking
In ongoing efforts to pinpoint the best evidence-based ways to quit smoking, a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher has turned her attention to a tobacco-free product gaining in popularity across the ...
Oct 27, 2025
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Study examines trends for use of medications for opioid use disorder among surgical patients
In an effort to stem the death toll from opioid overdose, United States public health officials have promoted the prescription and use of medications like buprenorphine that blunt the effects of illicit opioids such as fentanyl.
Oct 27, 2025
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Efforts to promote safer opioid prescribing in Canada appear to be having an effect
Efforts to promote safer opioid prescribing in Canada appear to be having an effect, as new research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows a decrease in opioid dispensing between 2018 and 2022.
Oct 27, 2025
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Is Canada failing the rising numbers of youth who use opioids?
Youth opioid use is increasing in Canada, as are related emergency department visits and deaths, yet governments are not providing adequate support to address this public health crisis, argue the authors of a CMAJ (Canadian ...
Oct 27, 2025
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Can inpatient care help address overdose crisis?
Is expanding hospital inpatient, or bed-based, care a way to help address the overdose crisis? An analysis article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, ...
Oct 27, 2025
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Genetic underpinnings of substance use disorders in Europe, Africa and America identified, some previously unknown
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are mental health conditions characterized by the compulsive, uncontrolled and deleterious use of alcohol, tobacco, stimulants (e.g., cocaine or methamphetamines), opioids, cannabis and/or various ...
What messages are the most effective to deter gambling?
Gambling advertising is everywhere. Even people who have never placed a bet are familiar with slogans like "Gamble responsibly," "When the fun stops" and "Take time to think."
Oct 24, 2025
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Parent opioid prescriptions linked to teen and young adult opioid use
If a parent has persistent opioid prescriptions, their adolescent or young adult offspring has more than double the risk of persistent opioid use, according to a new study published in PLOS Medicine by Anna Marcuzzi of the ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Hidden toxins in e-cigarette fluids may harm lung cells
A study by University of California, Riverside, scientists has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient in most e-cigarette fluids is heated, and that these compounds can harm human lung cells.
Oct 23, 2025
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Teenagers and young adults who use cannabis have a higher risk of progressing to regular tobacco use, study finds
Teens and young adults who use cannabis are more likely to become regular tobacco users—even if they haven't previously tried tobacco—compared to similar people who do not use cannabis, suggests a US study published online ...
Oct 23, 2025
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What makes you more likely to get 'hangxiety?'
People who act in ways that go against their personal values while drunk often feel embarrassed, regretful, or anxious during a hangover. These feelings can lead to overthinking and harsh self-criticism, which worsen their ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Frequent heartburn could help screen for alcohol use disorder, study finds
A new study from Saint Louis University (SLU) reveals that individuals with frequent heartburn—clinically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—have a higher chance of being diagnosed with alcohol use disorder ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Study shows ads for prescription smoking cessation drugs help reduce smoking rates, but OTC ads fall short
A new peer-reviewed study in the journal Marketing Science finds that direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising for prescription smoking-cessation drugs meaningfully reduces cigarette use. At the same time, the research found ...
Oct 22, 2025
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