Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a hidden surgery risk, study finds
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a potentially life-threatening condition that may complicate patients' recovery after surgery.
Jul 23, 2025
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Mental Disorders: News and Research on Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
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'Gas station heroin' is technically illegal and widely available. Here are the facts
Health officials want you to think twice before buying one of those brightly colored little bottles often sold at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops.
Jun 15, 2025
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New protocols for treating patients with xylazine wounds
A multi-disciplinary team of UPMC clinicians has developed comprehensive clinical protocols for managing hospitalized patients exposed to xylazine—a veterinary sedative increasingly found in the unregulated opioid supply. ...
Apr 17, 2025
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How our bodies react when we use social media—and when we stop
The typical adult in the UK spends nearly two hours on social media per day. And for younger users, this can easily be up to five hours. The likes of Instagram or TikTok seem to draw us into their ever-changing feeds and ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Analysis tackles the question of how many attempts it takes to quit different substances
Relapse is common when someone is trying to quit, regardless of whether they're giving up opioids or alcohol or cigarettes. To better inform treatment, researchers with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's Addiction ...
Jan 27, 2025
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Risk of psychotic disorder appears to decline with time following cannabis use cessation
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has reported that cannabis users' risk of developing psychotic disorders appears to decrease with time once they stop ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Is Dry January a good idea?
Dry January is a somewhat recent trend in which some people stop drinking alcohol for the month of January. In general, cutting back on alcohol consumption is a good idea for our health, especially after the holidays from ...
Jan 3, 2025
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Alcohol prescribing for severe withdrawal: What the research shows
In rare and severe cases of alcohol withdrawal, one NHS trust is prescribing alcohol to treat patients. A specialized team at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust prescribes carefully controlled doses of alcohol ...
Dec 17, 2024
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In a first-of-its-kind meeting, doctors discuss how to treat addicts' tranq wounds
Patients addicted to opioids are arriving at ERs with deep wounds that expose their bones. Some have lost multiple limbs. And many ultimately are leaving hospitals against medical advice, with severe, untreated skin lesions, ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Researcher: People in police custody say they are denied medication by police and nurses
People in police custody say they are being denied medication for their health problems by police and nurses, new research says.
Sep 13, 2024
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