Even light smokers could be addicted
Even people who consider themselves casual or light smokers may be addicted to nicotine, researchers say.
Dec. 24, 2020 • ~5 min
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How the US can fight the opioid epidemic during COVID-19
A new report offers ways to reduce the toll of two public health crises—the opioid crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic—at the same time.
Dec. 23, 2020 • ~7 min
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Tweaked psychedelic could treat depression and addiction
A non-hallucinogenic version of the psychedelic drug ibogaine called TBG has potential for treating addiction and depression, research with mice suggests.
Dec. 14, 2020 • ~5 min
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Drug curbs drinking for people with alcohol withdrawal
A drug originally used to treat high blood pressure can help people with alcohol withdrawal symptoms reduce or eliminate their drinking, researchers say.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~4 min
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COVID-19 stress could boost alcohol abuse risk
Stress ups the risks for alcohol and drug abuse, and difficulty in getting treatment makes coping with addiction even harder during COVID, an expert argues.
Sept. 21, 2020 • ~6 min
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Sexual minority men who smoke report worse mental health
The relationship between smoking, substance use, and mental health among sexual and gender minority populations suggest a need for holistic treatment.
Sept. 21, 2020 • ~4 min
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80% of docs mistakenly blame nicotine for smoking risks
Although nicotine's primary risk is addiction to tobacco, 83% of doctors strongly believe it directly contributes to heart disease, a new survey finds.
Sept. 10, 2020 • ~5 min
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First opioids for teens may not up drug abuse risk by much
The risk that young adults who receive an opioid prescription for the first time will develop a substance abuse problem isn't as high as believed.
Aug. 13, 2020 • ~4 min
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Therapy combo helps people in prison quit smoking
Combining behavioral and nicotine replacement therapies can help people in prison quit smoking, a new study shows.
July 30, 2020 • ~4 min
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