Addiction
Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here's what works
With everything going on over the past couple of years, many people have changed their drinking habits.
Mar 29, 2022
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Health
Video: Expert discusses 'dry' January
The new year brings new beginnings, and for many people, it brings the opportunity to make healthier lifestyle choices. Each January, some people choose to abstain from alcohol for the entire month. While the reason for staying ...
Jan 5, 2022
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Medications
Using short-acting opioids in the hospital could improve care for patients experiencing opioid withdrawal without pain
Expanding the use of short-acting opioids in situations where pain is not present, but where methadone or buprenorphine provide inadequate relief, may benefit hospitalized patients suffering from opioid withdrawal symptoms. ...
Nov 23, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study examines internet gaming disorder in college students
In a Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling study of college students, investigators identified internet gaming disorder in 1.25% of participants. Among students who engaged in internet gaming in the past 30 days, ...
Oct 6, 2021
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Addiction
'Spice' withdrawal symptoms more severe than cannabis – new study
Research published today by psychologists at the University of Bath suggests that 'Spice' – which contains synthetic drugs originally designed to mimic the effects of cannabis—is more harmful than cannabis and that users ...
Sep 17, 2021
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Addiction
ED-administered high-dose buprenorphine may enhance opioid use disorder treatment outcomes
High-dose buprenorphine therapy, provided under emergency department care, is safe and well tolerated in people with opioid use disorder experiencing opioid withdrawal symptoms, according to a study supported by the National ...
Jul 15, 2021
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Medications
Virtual children help prevent withdrawal syndrome in real children
When children wean off from heavy medication, they often experience withdrawal symptoms. The severity of these symptoms is often difficult to predict. Pharmacologist Bas Goulooze developed a computer model to determine the ...
May 26, 2021
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Addiction
Neonatal withdrawal syndrome following late in utero exposure to SSRIs
Neonatal withdrawal signs have been documented in newborns of mothers treated with antidepressants and are known as a cause of neonatal morbidity. Due to the lack of a common terminology, withdrawal signs in newborns have ...
May 19, 2021
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Medications
FDA approves higher-dose naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved use of a higher dose of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for treating opioid overdose, the agency announced Friday.
May 4, 2021
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Medications
Urgent shortage of evidence for safe withdrawal from antidepressants
A new study has highlighted that while much is known about the ever increasing uptake of antidepressant medications around the world, there is very little evidence on safe and effective approaches to discontinuing treatment.
Apr 22, 2021
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