Health
Study finds 9% of young US employees use alcohol, drugs at work
Almost 1 in 10 workers in their 30s uses alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs like cocaine while on the job in the United States, a new study has found.
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Addiction
Preclinical trials show Alzheimer's drug promising for alcohol addiction treatment
A research team from Virginia Commonwealth University has found that a drug currently in clinical trials for brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease might also have potential for treating alcohol misuse—one of America's ...
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Addiction
Quitting the quit-aid: People trying to stop vaping nicotine need more support. Here are some strategies to help
New Zealand is among a number of countries that encourage vaping (the use of e-cigarettes) as a tool to help people stop smoking tobacco. But what happens when people want to quit vaping?
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Medications
Disparities exist in outpatient referrals for opioid use disorder, study finds
Black patients presenting to the emergency department for an opioid overdose are less likely to receive outpatient referrals for opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 8, 2025
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Health
Survey: A third of Californians use cannabis, but many don't know the risks
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a landmark survey of more than 5,000 Californians to study the effects of Proposition 64: The Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which made recreational cannabis ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Addiction
Lower sensitivity to alcohol linked to persistent drinking despite negative consequences
People who experience less stimulation from drinking are more likely to continue seeking alcohol despite its negative consequences, according to a novel study that tested a behavioral model of aversion-resistant drinking. ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Addiction
Gender-minority stress and resilience linked to alcohol use among young transgender adults
Increased stress related to gender-minority status is associated with greater alcohol use among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth and young adults, according to an innovative study. TGD people, whose gender identity ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Addiction
Speedballing, the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids, requires a new approach to prevention and treatment
Speedballing—the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl—has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Addiction
Nicotine pouch use rising among teens, public health expert sounds alarm
Oral nicotine pouches—small, smokeless, nearly invisible and placed between the lip and gum—are rapidly gaining popularity among teens, sparking new concerns from public health experts.
Jul 3, 2025
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Cardiology
Hypertension deaths from excessive alcohol use are increasing, study finds
The estimated mean annual number of hypertension deaths from excessive alcohol use was higher in 2020–2021 than in 2016–2017, with a higher increase among women than men, according to a study published in the July issue ...
Jul 3, 2025
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