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Drug to treat cannabis use disorder shows promise in clinical trial

A first-in-class drug engineered to selectively inhibit the signaling pathway of the cannabinoid receptor shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for cannabis use disorder (CUD), a condition where a person is unable ...

Addiction

Fatal overdoses increase after police seize drugs, study finds

For decades, efforts by police to seize illicit drugs have been a cornerstone strategy for disrupting drug markets and removing drugs from communities. But there's an unintended outcome when opioids are seized, a new study ...

Medications

Alcohol drinking cut in half with diabetes medication

The medication semaglutide, which is currently used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, might also be an effective medication for alcohol dependence. In a study from the University of Gothenburg, the drug reduced ...

Health

Increased vaping and smoking among young Australians a danger

New survey data released 2 June by Quit and Cancer Council Victoria shows worrying increases in vaping and smoking among young Australians putting their health and well-being at risk, according to a leading expert from The ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Understanding opioids in fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is common, affecting around 2% of people in the general population. The 2017 EULAR recommendations state that tramadol—a weak opioid—may be considered for pain management in fibromyalgia, but advise against ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

New study shows quitting smoking can improve mental health

A new cohort study has provided compelling evidence that quitting smoking can lead to improved mental health outcomes among people with and without mental health disorders, alleviating concerns raised by both clinicians and ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Feeling more empathy linked to greater alcohol consumption

People who reported feeling more affective empathy on a given day than was typical for them were likely to drink more than usual, according to a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. Notably, these ...