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Alcohol impacts decision-making in males more than females, findings suggest
Alcohol consumption is widely known to affect decision-making, but a recent study led by researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso found that the extent of that impact may have something to do with the drinker's ...
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'Gas station heroin': The drug sold as a dietary supplement that's linked to overdoses and deaths
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent warning about tianeptine—a substance marketed as a dietary supplement but known on the street as "gas station heroin."
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Support networks may be missing link for college students who seek help for excessive drinking
College students who want help overcoming high-risk drinking could benefit from a two-pronged approach that combines an individual-focused psychological theory with social network analysis.
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Generation X disproportionately impacted by methamphetamine-related deaths
Australia's generation X—people born between 1962 and 1982—face the highest risk of death from methamphetamine-related causes among all age groups, according to a new Burnet Institute study.
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Peer influence drives youth vaping epidemic, researchers find
Young people with friends who vape are 15 times more likely to use e-cigarettes, and more adolescents are turning to illicit cannabis products, University of Queensland research has found.
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Substance use implicated in most adult bath-related drownings
Substance use was implicated in more than half of all adult drownings in baths or hot tubs in the last 10 years, according to an Australian-first study published in Drug and Alcohol Review.
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Black emergency department patients less likely to be treated with opioids, more likely to misuse them later
A new study examining racial disparities in unmet pain treatment finds that patients suffering from acute pain whose opioid treatment preferences were not met during an emergency department visit are at elevated risk of misusing ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Improvements to patient recovery strategies lower long-term opioid usage after colorectal surgery
Minimizing opioid exposure during and after colorectal surgery can decrease long-term opioid use in some patients, according to new research by Mass General Brigham investigators.
Jul 1, 2025
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Menstrual cycle phases may be linked to higher alcohol craving and drinking
Fluctuations in ovarian sex hormones across the menstrual cycle may influence women's likelihood of alcohol consumption, according to a study presented at the annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol, ...
Jul 1, 2025
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Strategies for staying smoke-free after rehab
For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult—but most crucial—steps toward long-term health.
Jul 1, 2025
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Study reveals alarming surge in adolescent vaping of THC, CBD and synthetic cannabinoids
Novel research has revealed that adolescent vaping of current delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) has increased between 2021 and 2023. Also, adolescents are increasingly ...
Jul 1, 2025
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Massachusetts' Nantucket is testing wastewater for cocaine, fentanyl, meth
The illicit secrets are in the sewage.
Jul 1, 2025
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Can sweets be addictive? First validated tool aims to measure the behavior
Why is it so hard to stop at just one cookie? For many people, sweet foods like chocolate, pastries, and candy aren't just a treat—they're a source of craving, guilt and emotional struggle. A newly published pilot study ...
Mothers are more likely to smoke later in life if they take longer parental leave
A new study by the University of Vienna shows that particularly long periods of parental leave around the birth of a child are associated with a higher risk of unhealthy behavior—specifically smoking—in the long term.
Jun 30, 2025
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Publicly insured patients with opioid addiction are less likely to receive treatment services
As public health insurance in the United States faces potential cuts, a Rutgers University review of medical records finds that Medicaid and Medicare patients with opioid addiction tend to receive behavioral health care services ...
Jun 30, 2025
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France imposes smoking ban on beaches, parks
France on Sunday banned smoking in parks and on beaches, part of efforts to protect the public from passive smoke and create the country's first non-smoking generation.
Jun 28, 2025
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Study shows supportive housing offers high-impact, cost-effective response to homelessness and opioid use
Homelessness and opioid use disorder are two widespread public health problems in the United States. Providing housing and supportive services, without requiring drug treatment, is a surprisingly cost-effective approach to ...
Jun 27, 2025
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Majority of Medicaid managed care plans cover opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone, but access barriers remain
A new study found that almost all plans in 40 states and Washington, DC covered at least one form of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone, although certain restrictions and quantity limits may still prevent people from ...
Jun 27, 2025
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Ketamine 'epidemic' among UK youth raises alarm
The first time Barney Casserly used ketamine at a UK music festival he thought he had found "nirvana". Five years later he died in agony, leaving behind devastated parents and friends.
Jun 27, 2025
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Study explores genetic link between cannabis use and psychiatric disorders
Cannabis, also known as marijuana or weed, is widely consumed worldwide, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes. Over the past decades, the use of cannabis has been fully legalized or decriminalized in various countries ...
Female veterans, veterans from racial and ethnic minority groups at higher risk of dying from opioid overdose
Prior studies have shown veterans are particularly at risk of dying by opioid overdose and the possibility of that occurring has been rising steadily over the past two decades. From 2010–2019, there was a 61.2% increase ...
Jun 26, 2025
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Some disposable vapes may release higher amounts of toxic metals than traditional cigarettes
Brightly colored, inexpensive and disposable electronic cigarettes and vapes continue to gain popularity. These devices turn flavored nicotine-containing liquid into a vapor that people inhale over hundreds or thousands of ...
Jun 25, 2025
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New study calls for rethink on alcohol policy
Policymakers and drinkers are speaking different languages when it comes to alcohol consumption, according to new research.
Jun 25, 2025
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New 'designer drugs' pose growing threat to road safety in the US
No one could claim to be unaware of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs (DUID): drugs can increase the time needed to react, impair coordination, alertness, and cognition, and lower inhibitions, thus encouraging ...
Jun 25, 2025
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