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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, ...
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Medical research
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 ...
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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 ...
17 hours ago
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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.
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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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Study considers how labels can convey alcohol's cancer risk
Scientists have known alcohol causes cancer for years. But it has been a tall order to get people to understand this risk and change their drinking patterns.
Oct 22, 2025
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Stopping long-term opioid treatment unlikely to increase suicide risk, major study finds
People on long-term opioid treatment can be reassured that stopping these medicines is not likely to increase their risk of suicide or fatal overdose, thanks to a major new study from the National Drug and Alcohol Research ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Fewer than half of drug overdose survivors go to the hospital
Among survivors of drug overdose, fewer than half visited the emergency department, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in JAMA Network Open.
Oct 22, 2025
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Smoking both cannabis and tobacco may alter brain's 'bliss molecule,' study finds
People who use both cannabis and tobacco show distinct brain changes compared to those who use cannabis alone, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers at the Douglas Research Center.
Oct 21, 2025
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Tobacco smoking in childhood associated with premature cardiac damage, heart failure and sudden death
Active and passive tobacco exposure during childhood and adolescence represents a critical preventable risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease, according to a new narrative review published in Trends in Cardiovascular ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Nicotine pouches popular among college students, especially in fraternities
Many college students are experimenting with nicotine pouches, which could lead to an increase in young people dependent on the highly addictive chemical, new research suggests.
Oct 21, 2025
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College students who experienced family dysfunction as children sometimes turn to alcohol to cope
College can be a joyful time—of learning, forming lifelong friendships and having fun. But it's not without its challenges. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Oct. 19–25, brings attention to the struggles faced ...
Oct 20, 2025
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How tobacco retail exposure impacts smoking behavior
Studies have found that the density of tobacco retailers in a neighborhood is associated with smoking, the leading cause of preventable disease and death. But what if smokers and policymakers were able to understand the impact ...
Oct 17, 2025
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One in four transplant hepatologists shows signs of unhealthy alcohol use, new survey finds
One in four hepatologists in the United States screened positive for unhealthy alcohol use in a survey study conducted by UCLA. Researchers say the findings underscore the critical need for accessible physician wellness programs ...
Oct 16, 2025
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Substance use disorders linked to higher rates of recidivism in incarcerated Chilean women
Mental health disorders are more prevalent among incarcerated individuals than in the general population, and disorders related to substance use are especially prevalent among incarcerated women. Yet little research has focused ...
Oct 16, 2025
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