There is new evidence that fibromyalgia, and the chronic pain associated with it, could worsen opioid use disorder. Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine and University of Michigan ...
Mar 28, 2023
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A new study suggests that a common genetic signature may increase a person's risk of developing substance use disorders, regardless of whether the addiction is to alcohol, tobacco, cannabis or opioids. The research, led by ...
Mar 22, 2023
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The nation's opioid crisis, which kills thousands of Americans annually, is best viewed as an ecosystem where all parts of the vexing problem are interconnected, underscoring the need for holistic solutions that address the ...
Mar 16, 2023
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While substance use disorder (SUD) remains a clinically and socially devastating condition in the U.S. and worldwide, the phenomenon of how individuals transition from recreational to compulsive drug use is yet to be fully ...
Mar 8, 2023
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Soon, the federal government will allow states to use Medicaid funds to treat prisoners for drug addiction and mental health services.
Feb 22, 2023
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Substance use disorder is a chronic but treatable medical condition.
Feb 21, 2023
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Approximately three million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder, and every year more than 80,000 Americans die from overdoses. Opioid drugs, such as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone and morphine, activate opioid receptors. ...
Feb 18, 2023
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A team of researchers at Kyoto University has recently found that patients with kleptomania exhibit distinct patterns of gazing and brain activity when shown images with environmental cues relevant to their symptoms. Such ...
Feb 17, 2023
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People struggling with opioid addiction will now be able to access an addiction treatment drug from any physician licensed to prescribe controlled substances, rather than having to seek out doctors with specialized credentials.
Feb 1, 2023
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Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a common adult psychiatric disorder characterized by low self-control, lack of empathy, disregard for others, and high levels of impulsivity and aggression. Many studies have shown ...
Jan 31, 2023
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