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11/23/2022
Marijuana smokers were found to have higher rates of emphysema and airway diseases compared to cigarette smokers in a study conducted by researchers from the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital.
Marijuana smokers were found to have higher rates of emphysema and airway diseases compared to cigarette smokers in a study conducted by researchers from the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital.
Marijuana smokers were found to...
11/23/2022
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11/22/2022
About 45% of patients who visit emergency departments for physical injuries and ailments also have mental health and substance use issues, according to researchers at Indiana University.
About 45% of patients who visit emergency departments for physical injuries and ailments also have mental health and substance use issues, according to researchers at Indiana University.
About 45% of patients who visit...
11/22/2022
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11/11/2022
Magnetic resonance therapy (MeRT) is being used by Warriors Heart, a residential treatment program in Texas, to treat military, veterans, and first responders with depression and other mental health conditions.
Magnetic resonance therapy (MeRT) is being used by Warriors Heart, a residential treatment program in Texas, to treat military, veterans, and first responders with depression and other mental health conditions.
Magnetic resonance therapy...
11/11/2022
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11/09/2022
Moderate-to-heavy alcohol consumption was linked with a heightened risk for stroke among adults in their 20s and 30s, according to a recent study.
Moderate-to-heavy alcohol consumption was linked with a heightened risk for stroke among adults in their 20s and 30s, according to a recent study.
Moderate-to-heavy alcohol...
11/09/2022
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11/03/2022
With recreational stimulant use by young adults a growing challenge, researchers are developing strategies to educate prescribers and reduce diversion and misuse.
With recreational stimulant use by young adults a growing challenge, researchers are developing strategies to educate prescribers and reduce diversion and misuse.
With recreational stimulant use...
11/03/2022
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11/02/2022
A rise in the number of methamphetamine- and cocaine-involved deaths has federal health officials and researchers looking for solutions, NIDA Director Nora Volkow, MD, told Cocaine, Meth, and Stimulant Summit attendees on Wednesday.
A rise in the number of methamphetamine- and cocaine-involved deaths has federal health officials and researchers looking for solutions, NIDA Director Nora Volkow, MD, told Cocaine, Meth, and Stimulant Summit attendees on Wednesday.
A rise in the number of...
11/02/2022
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10/26/2022
A report published this month by NiceRx Health identifies states with the highest rates of binge drinking, highest costs caused by excessive alcohol consumption, and most alcohol-related deaths.
A report published this month by NiceRx Health identifies states with the highest rates of binge drinking, highest costs caused by excessive alcohol consumption, and most alcohol-related deaths.
A report published this month by...
10/26/2022
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10/19/2022
A new study suggests discontinuing or reducing access to telehealth-based care for opioid use disorder may disrupt treatment for many patients, especially among groups with access disparities.
A new study suggests discontinuing or reducing access to telehealth-based care for opioid use disorder may disrupt treatment for many patients, especially among groups with access disparities.
A new study suggests...
10/19/2022
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10/10/2022
Food insecurity was associated with increased food addiction symptoms in low-income women, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Food insecurity was associated with increased food addiction symptoms in low-income women, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Food insecurity was associated...
10/10/2022
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09/23/2022
Admissions to drug treatment programs declined by nearly a quarter during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from RAND Corporation.
Admissions to drug treatment programs declined by nearly a quarter during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from RAND Corporation.
Admissions to drug treatment...
09/23/2022
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