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High out-of-pocket costs may be barrier to filling naloxone prescriptions, study shows
Patients are less likely to fill prescriptions for naloxone when they face increases in out-of-pocket costs, according to research by the University of Michigan.
Jun 14, 2024
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Genetic-based guidance reduces alcohol consumption among young adults, study finds
Researchers from University of Tsukuba found that personalized guidance significantly reduced alcohol intake among young adults who habitually engage in excessive drinking. This guidance was based on individual genetic information ...
Jun 14, 2024
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New diagnosis needed for problem gaming, say researchers
University of Queensland researchers are suggesting that a new diagnosis should be added to the official world diseases list to better identify those with gaming disorders.
Jun 14, 2024
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ADHD meds may help pregnant patients control opioid use disorder
Opioid overdoses for pregnant patients are at an all-time high in the United States, even as overall numbers are improving. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly correlated with substance use disorders, ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Restricting flavored vapes could harm smoking cessation efforts, finds study
Restricting the choice of flavored vapes, also known as e-cigarettes, could have an adverse effect on the many adults who use them to reduce or quit smoking, according to a new University of Bristol-led study published in ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Massachusetts reports largest single-year decline in opioid-related overdose deaths in two decades
Massachusetts experienced a 10% drop in opioid-related overdose deaths from 2022 to 2023, the largest single-year decline over the past two decades and a trend that is expected to continue based on early data from 2024, according ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Mental health stressors have differing impacts on odds of young adult use of nicotine or cannabis
Use of nicotine and cannabis products in varying forms including smoking and vaping by young adults is growing at a time of increased reports of mental health stressors—anxiety, depression and discrimination—by this age ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Time to refresh tobacco packaging and update warnings, say researchers
New on-pack warning labels are needed on tobacco packaging to motivate and support smoking cessation, a study from University of Otago researchers has found.
Jun 11, 2024
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FDA, DOJ form task force to fight illegal vapes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it has joined up with the Department of Justice and several other federal agencies to do more to stop the sale of illegal e-cigarettes in this country.
Jun 11, 2024
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Opioid giant's tactics to influence doctors revealed in court documents
Opioid giant Mallinckrodt, selling more than Purdue Pharma in the US, was forced by the courts to publish more than 1.3 million internal documents.
Jun 10, 2024
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Researchers assess rates of cannabis-associated psychotic episodes
A team of computational biologists and psychologists from University College London, working with a colleague from the University of Lausanne, has attempted to estimate how often and what types of marijuana users experience ...
Clinical trial shows promising results in a two-drug combination that curbs methamphetamine use
A clinical trial on a two-drug therapy for methamphetamine use disorder reduced use of the highly addictive drug for up to 12 weeks after initiation of treatment, UCLA-led research suggests.
Jun 10, 2024
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Baltimore City wins $45 million settlement with Allergan, seeks billions in suits vs. other opioid distributors
Baltimore went its own way and has won the first leg of a potentially billion-dollar lawsuit against opioid distributors.
Jun 10, 2024
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International guideline aims to help taper off opioids safely
In Australia, opioid use is common, with approximately 13.3 million opioid prescriptions dispensed to provide pain relief for almost 3 million people between 2021–22. With opioids being so widely prescribed, it's not surprising ...
Jun 10, 2024
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Alcohol use tied to mood instability in patients with bipolar disorder
Alcohol use is associated with mood instability (depression and manic symptoms) in people with bipolar disorder (BD), according to a study published online June 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Jun 10, 2024
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Research explores measures to reduce alcohol harms without impacting pubs and restaurants
Higher prices in shops and tighter restrictions on online alcohol sales could help to reduce rising alcohol harm while minimizing the impact on hospitality businesses, according to a new study.
Jun 10, 2024
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Study claiming antidepressant withdrawal is less common than thought fails to account for risks in long-term users
A new review of research about antidepressant withdrawal has confirmed it does exist, but also reports that it's less common and severe than previously found.
Jun 9, 2024
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Researchers say that people experiencing homelessness and addiction should not be excluded from exercise interventions
Research tells us that people who are homeless generally have poor health and premature aging compared to the general population and have traditionally been excluded from mainstream health promotion services.
Jun 7, 2024
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FDA rescinds ban on Juul e-cigarettes
A ban on Juul e-cigarettes has been reversed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.
Jun 7, 2024
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Young people may see more than 20 alcohol ads per hour on social media, research finds
It's a Friday night and you're scrolling through Facebook, mindlessly thumbing past photos from friends, when a liquor advertisement catches your eye. It promises one-hour delivery and 30% off, and the next thing you know ...
Jun 7, 2024
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