Alcohol use disorders are complex, but new research should improve practice
Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are one of the most common and least-treated health conditions in the world
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Nov 7, 2019
Is our addiction crisis fueling the all-time high in reported STD cases?
The CDC, in a recent report, is now sounding the alarm over astonishingly large increases in the prevalence of STDs.
Oct 31, 2019
The fentanyl crisis is only getting worse
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl accounted for around 3,000 deaths in 2013—by 2018, they accounted for over 30,000
Oct 24, 2019
How much social media is too much for teens?
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released results from the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Oct 17, 2019
Can CBD be used to treat Angelman syndrome? Here’s what new UNC research says
Angelman syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder, in part involving powerful epileptic seizures this study describes as "common"
Oct 10, 2019
Substance use disorders take a toll on more than just health
The marijuana market, the report observes, is now as large as the combined size of the cocaine and methamphetamine markets
Oct 3, 2019
The truth about MAT? Patients know the virtue
The CDC and Surgeon General encourage us to improve naloxone access at the local level, through prescribing and pharmacy dispensing
Sep 26, 2019
Look on the bright side—new research shows that it helps you live longer
Everyone knows someone who always seems positive, even in challenging situations. To them, the glass is always half full.
Sep 19, 2019
What is TMS and can it help treat withdrawal, addiction and depression?
A safe, effective, FDA-approved treatment for depression: transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS
Sep 12, 2019
What you should know about the multistate outbreak of severe lung problems linked to e-cigarettes
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently issued a warning about vaping following a multistate outbreak of severe lung problems
Sep 5, 2019
Smoking will kill you, but first, it will accelerate the aging process
New research indicates that tobacco use contributes to yet another health problem: biological aging.
Aug 29, 2019
Now What? THC Exposure and the Adolescent Brain
FDA did not approve a crude plant or marijuana, but CBD. CBD does not cause intoxication or euphoria, the “high” that comes from THC.
Aug 22, 2019
We have vaccines for polio and the flu, how about opioid addiction?
By Mark Gold, MD Preliminary 2018 data from the Centers for Disease Control show a slight decline in drug overdose deaths.1 In the view...
Aug 15, 2019
Alcohol can increase your risk of developing cancer - even with moderate consumption
Cancer and alcohol pose public health risks in their own right, but recent research shows that drinking may compound the risks of cancer.
Aug 1, 2019
Examining Brain Health Could Help Fight Methamphetamine Use Disorder
No known medical treatments exist for overdose, dependence, craving, relapse, or to reverse all of the effects of methamphetamine use.
Jul 25, 2019
What can rats tell us about making better medications for alcohol use disorder?
Despite causing significant morbidity, mortality, and consequences, alcoholism remains understudied in key respects.
Jul 11, 2019
Are e-cigs helpful or harmful? Science says “it’s complicated.”
E-cigarettes have gained some popularity among adults as an alternative to combustible cigarettes and a way to help adults quit smoking.
Jun 27, 2019
Data sharing among ED physicians could reduce drug overdose
Emergency Departments have become a place where overdoses are reversed and increasingly, where opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment begins.
Jun 20, 2019
The Impact of Racism and Mindfulness on Health
A recent study brings forward some important insight into how racial discrimination affects behavioral health outcomes.
Jun 13, 2019
Can CBD Help in the Treatment of and Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder?
The study by Hurd et. al. found that CBD has the potential to help patients deal with environmental cue-induced craving and anxiety
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