A recent analysis raises concerns that prosecutions under so-called "drug-induced homicide" (DIH) laws may be exacerbating public health problems. The work focused on one North Carolina county, but highlights the need for ...
Sep 2, 2021
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More than 90% of participants who completed a follow-up survey to a drug checking service said the intervention influenced their subsequent behavior, new research by the University of Liverpool reveals.
May 10, 2021
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Cocaine use may be associated with aggression between rival football fans, according to a new paper published by Dr. Martha Newson, an expert in group bonding and conflict, with the Universities of Kent and Oxford.
May 4, 2021
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People who regularly use psychoactive substances report experiencing a variety of negative impacts since the COVID-19 pandemic began, including increased use and fear of relapse or overdose, highlighting the need for improved ...
Apr 21, 2021
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(HealthDay)—Existing smokers or users of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) report increased use during the initial COVID-19 lockdown, according to a study published online March 1 in the International Journal ...
Mar 31, 2021
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Opioids are the main driver of fatal drug overdoses in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resulting in 46,802 deaths in 2018, usually because the person stops breathing.
Mar 25, 2021
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The legalization of cannabis and the arrival of nonmedical fentanyl are fundamentally changing drug markets in North America. A large part of these changes relates to the ability to produce large quantities of the drugs at ...
Mar 10, 2021
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Pandemic-related anxiety, boredom, and irregular routines were cited as major drivers of increased nicotine and tobacco use during the initial COVID-19 "lockdown," according to research just released by Columbia University's ...
Mar 4, 2021
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Many nations place drugs into various schedules or categories according to their risk of being abused and their medical value. At times, drugs are rescheduled to a more restrictive category to reduce misuse by constricting ...
Feb 3, 2021
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Brexit offers the UK opportunities to strengthen its world-leading tobacco control measures, by creating greater flexibility to respond to industry action and market developments, according to new research from the University ...
Dec 2, 2020
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