Medications
Insomnia drug helps prevent oxycodone relapse, study shows
A good night's sleep has many proven health benefits, and a new Scripps Research study suggests one more: preventing opioid relapse.
Sep 6, 2023
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Addiction
My teen is addicted to vaping: How can I help them quit and manage their withdrawal symptoms?
The Australian government is cracking down on vaping. Recreational vapes of any type—whether they contain nicotine or not—will be banned from retail sale across Australia after legislation is introduced (though the date ...
Sep 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study suggests single dose of psilocybin safe and effective as treatment for major depressive disorder
A collaboration between 34 researchers at 18 institutions has looked into the efficacy and safety of psilocybin in patients with major depressive disorder.
Health
Less is better with caffeine and energy drinks during pregnancy, says expert
Millions of people drink coffee, soda, and/or tea daily, making caffeinated beverages the most commonly consumed stimulants in the world. Highly caffeinated energy drinks also have been a hugely popular pick-me-up for more ...
Jul 17, 2023
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Medications
Antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms—here's what you need to know
Millions of people worldwide take antidepressants to help with depression. But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many aren't aware of the fact that antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking them. For ...
Jun 23, 2023
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Addiction
Physicians push for standard-of-care opioid treatment for incarcerated patients
In a recently published commentary, UK HealthCare physicians call for standard-of-care treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) among patients who are incarcerated.
May 12, 2023
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Medications
Offering medications for opioid addiction to incarcerated individuals leads to decrease in overdose deaths, study shows
New research from Boston Medical Center concluded that offering medications to treat opioid addiction in jails and prisons leads to a decrease in overdose deaths. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study also found that ...
Apr 14, 2023
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Medications
Antidepressant withdrawal should be taken seriously—researchers investigating ways to help
Misinformation about antidepressants is rife and is probably fueling their rise in use. Chief among these false ideas are:
Mar 17, 2023
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Medications
Considering going off antidepressants? Here's what to think about first
Mental health is key to health and well-being. Yet two in five Australians aged 16 to 85 (44%) experience a mental illness during their lifetime, commonly anxiety or depression. And more than 32 million antidepressant prescriptions ...
Feb 28, 2023
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Neuroscience
Researchers identify brain circuit involved in fentanyl abuse and relapse
The ongoing opioid epidemic continues to take a heavy toll on American communities, with more than 80,000 opioid-related deaths reported in 2021, according to the National Institutes of Health. Despite the severity of this ...
Feb 21, 2023
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