MeSH tree: C25.775
Although opioids remain indispensable for pain relief in patients with advanced cancer, their use frequently results in OIC, which can substantially reduce quality of life and, in some cases, compromise the continuation of ...
Jul 11, 2026
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Misuse of stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has declined sharply. In 2023, approximately 3.7% of adults younger than 30 misused these medications, down from 7.5% in 2016. In 2023, 1.9% ...
Jul 9, 2026
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People with a history of criminal legal involvement have higher odds of visiting an emergency department (ED), particularly for substance use and mental health reasons, according to a study published in PLOS One by Vidya ...
Jul 8, 2026
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The company can now market flavored pouches as less harmful than cigarettes, alarming health experts.
Jul 8, 2026
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There has been a substantial increase in recent years in the use of a form of primary medication to treat opioid use disorder, according to a Rutgers Health study published in Health Affairs. Researchers have also noted sharp ...
Jul 7, 2026
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At two clinics in Oslo and Bergen, a small group of patients have been given a new treatment option for opioid addiction. Twice daily, they receive pharmaceutical heroin as medication, administered under close supervision ...
Jul 7, 2026
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"Including a big, warm creature in the therapy space creates a completely different dynamic than what can be achieved in an office," said Charlotte Fiskum, associate professor of psychology at the Norwegian University of ...
Jul 7, 2026
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When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unraveled. Yet addiction is often hidden in plain sight—affecting people in workplaces, schools, sporting clubs and family homes.
Jul 6, 2026
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In almost half of all fatal electric scooter crashes in Sweden, the rider has been under the influence of alcohol. These fatal crashes occur mainly in the evenings or at night, and in all cases, no helmet was worn. This is ...
Jul 2, 2026
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A pack-a-day smoker can spend around $14,000 a year on cigarettes, yet despite the financial and health costs, quitting remains one of the most difficult changes many people will ever attempt.
Jul 2, 2026
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