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Study reveals surge in gambling addiction following legalization of sports betting
A new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, led by researchers from the University of California San Diego Qualcomm Institute and School of Medicine, reveals a dramatic increase in sports betting and gambling addiction ...
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Surgeons detail challenges in treating 'tranq' wounds amid Philadelphia's Xylazine crisis
A new study examining the treatment of xylazine-associated wounds in Philadelphia sheds light on the severe medical complications and health care challenges caused by the widespread presence of the drug in the city's illicit ...
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We asked young people if they wanted tighter vaping regulation to phase out nicotine—here's what they said
New Zealand's smokefree law was hailed around the world for creating a smokefree generation that would have lifelong protection from smoking's harms.
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Authentic communication can reduce risky teen drinking
While fear-based messaging around alcohol aimed towards teens is common practice, new research suggests a key to curbing adolescents' risky drinking behavior is through authentic and open communication that acknowledges some ...
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Report examines non-fatal overdoses over 10 years in Dublin's North Inner City
Non-fatal overdoses (NFODs) remain a critical public health concern in Ireland. Opioids are the leading cause of overdose globally requiring a comprehensive and multi-faceted response to address the complexities of the opioid ...
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ADHD symptoms linked to onset of nicotine, tobacco use in youth
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are associated with onset of nicotine and tobacco use in U.S. youths, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 14, 2025
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Misinformation deters switch from smoking to vaping, study says
Young adults are more likely to give up smoking and switch to vaping if they understand the reduced harm of vaping, according to a new study involving University of Bristol researchers. However, many inaccurately believe ...
Feb 14, 2025
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Menthol flavored cigarette smoking increases mortality risk vs. non-menthol cigarettes, study finds
In a large, nationwide study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers found mortality risks for smoking menthol cigarettes were higher than non-menthol cigarettes for death from any cause and cardiovascular diseases, ...
Feb 13, 2025
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UK gambling industry mimics Big Tobacco to downplay harms, study finds
New analysis published in the BMJ reveals the UK gambling industry is mimicking the tactics first used by Big Tobacco decades ago to downplay the harms of gambling and influence policy, including to avoid stricter regulation.
Feb 13, 2025
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Android app targets Hispanic smokers and uses anxiety exercises to increase quitting success
University of Houston researchers have created a first-of-its-kind, Spanish-language Android app called Impacto, designed specifically to help Hispanic smokers quit with guidance designed to reflect their cultural experiences. ...
Feb 13, 2025
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Frequent cannabis use can lead to cavities, severe tooth loss, according to study
It's long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain.
Feb 13, 2025
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Experts warn marijuana ads are reaching kids through social media
A legal loophole is allowing marijuana ads to slip past regulations and land right in front of kids on social media, a new report shows.
Feb 13, 2025
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Excessive alcohol intake impacts young adults' mood and well-being the next day
Excessive drinking not only impacts young adults' physical health the following day, but also their emotional wellness, new research published in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being shows.
Feb 13, 2025
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Overcoming nicotine withdrawal: Clues found in neural mechanisms of the brain
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 22% of the global population smokes, with more than 9 million smoking-related deaths reported annually. Effective treatments to alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms ...
Feb 12, 2025
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Ozempic shows promise in reducing cravings for alcohol and heavy drinking
The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new USC research.
Feb 12, 2025
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Telehealth may be closing the care gap for people with substance use disorder in rural areas
Recognition of telehealth as an effective strategy for delivering treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) has raised hopes for improving access to this treatment in settings with limited transportation or when time constraints ...
Feb 12, 2025
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Less-restrictive vaping laws linked to faster smoking decline
University of Queensland researchers have found smoking rates have declined twice as fast in New Zealand as in Australia, suggesting less restrictive regulation on vaping could improve public health outcomes. Their study ...
Feb 12, 2025
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Moderate-to-vigorous exercise in childhood may significantly postpone the initiation of tobacco smoking
Teenagers may be less likely to initiate tobacco smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood, a new study conducted in collaboration between the Universities of Bristol and Exeter ...
Feb 11, 2025
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How opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade, and what may be behind a recent downturn
After nearly a decade of almost year-over-year increases in overdose deaths, the tide may finally be turning in Philadelphia.
Feb 11, 2025
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Study fails to show that youth vaping causes future smoking
A team of public health researchers has found "very low-certainty evidence" to support a commonly held belief that nicotine vaping is a gateway to cigarette smoking for young people.
Feb 10, 2025
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'There has never been a more dangerous time to take drugs': The rising global threat of nitazenes and synthetic opioids
In the early hours of September 14, 2021, three men parked in a quiet car park in the southern English market town of Abingdon-on-Thames. The men, returning from a night out, had pulled over to smoke heroin.
Feb 10, 2025
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Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand—understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
A good night's sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness, a good night's rest is often elusive.
Feb 10, 2025
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Study shows initial success but long-term challenges of 2019 Medicare opioid safety policy
A new study led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has found that a 2019 Medicare opioid safety policy showed initial reductions in opioid prescribing to high-risk populations. However, the policy's ...
Feb 10, 2025
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With 'damp drinking' and 'zebra striping,' Gen Z are embracing moderation—not abstinence—from alcohol
Fewer young Australians are drinking. And when they do drink, they are drinking less and less often than previous generations at the same age.
Feb 10, 2025
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Hong Kong to ban vaping in public by mid-2026
Hong Kong will ban the possession and use of e-cigarette cartridges in public by mid-2026, the city's top health official said on Sunday as the government pushed ahead with its anti-tobacco agenda.
Feb 10, 2025
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