AddictionJun 3, 2025
Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won’t intervene
OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there’s no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works ...
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AddictionJun 3, 2025
Record high: Study finds growing cannabis use among older adults
Marijuana use among older adults in the US has reached a new high, with 7 percent of adults aged 65 and over who report using it in the past month, according to a recent analysis.
AddictionJun 2, 2025
Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, and the consequences are staggering
About 1 in 4 U.S. children—nearly 19 million—have at least one parent with substance use disorder. This includes parents who ...
AddictionJun 2, 2025
What is substance use disorder? Symptoms and how to get help
Substance use disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful. Using the term "substance use disorder ...
AddictionMay 29, 2025
We have money to fight Kentucky's opioid crisis. Let's not waste it. | Opinion
Kentucky is set to receive over $800 million in opioid settlement funds, presenting a crucial opportunity to combat the opioid crisis ...
AddictionMay 28, 2025
Mother's warmth in childhood influences teen health by shaping perceptions of social safety
Parental warmth and affection in early childhood can have life-long physical and mental health benefits for children, and new research points to an important underlying process: children's sense of social safety.
AddictionMay 28, 2025
Research untangles role of stress granules in neurodegenerative disease
Scientists found that stabilizing stress granules suppresses the effects of ALS-causing mutations, correcting previous models that imply stress granules promote amyloid formation.
AddictionMay 28, 2025
Whether it's smoking or edibles, marijuana can be bad for your heart, study suggests
A new study finds that chronic cannabis use -- whether it's smoked or consumed in edible form -- is associated with significant cardiovascular risks.
AddictionMay 27, 2025
Unconditional cash transfers following childbirth increases breastfeeding
The U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis with higher rates of maternal mortality than any other high-income country. Social and economic factors, including income, are recognized determinants of maternal morbidity and…
AddictionMay 27, 2025
Significant declines in maternal mental health across US
A new study reveals a concerning decline in self-reported mental health among mothers in the United States between 2016 and 2023. The study also found modest but measurable declines in self-reported physical health…
AddictionMay 27, 2025
For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains
Imagine a patient named Rosa tells you she wakes up night after night in a drenching sweat after having very realistic dreams of ...
AddictionMay 22, 2025
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms more common among long-term users
People who have been taking antidepressants for more than two years are substantially more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms compared to short-term users when they come off the medication, finds a new study.
AddictionMay 21, 2025
Drake Responds to 'Gambling Addiction' Claims in Viral Rant
Drake snapped back at critics who claimed he was a gambling addict after the rapper repeatedly posted about Stake, an online ...
AddictionMay 20, 2025
Thinking peers drink more drives risky behavior
The study explores how social influences, particularly peer pressure, impact substance use -- and misuse -- among young adults. A confidential online survey on alcohol use was given to 524 students at a large public…
AddictionMay 19, 2025
Are Substance Use Disorders More than Addiction?
The question caught me off guard as I presented at a regional mental health conference. My initial thought was a quick "no" that ...
AddictionMay 15, 2025
Asbury Park vending machine offers free drug addiction supplies — and could save lives
A harm reduction vending machine in Asbury Park provides free supplies like syringes and Narcan to drug users. The machine aims ...
AddictionMay 9, 2025
Managing opioid addiction
If a person has major surgery chances are they were prescribed opioids. Hydrocodone, oxycodone, methadone and many others are all ...
AddictionMay 7, 2025
Cannabis study: Legalization reduces problematic consumption, particularly among certain individuals
Researchers are investigating how the legal supply of cannabis affects consumption and mental health among participants. In a first academic publication, the study team has now reported on the direct comparison of the…
AddictionMay 7, 2025
Addiction isn’t just about brain chemistry – but nor is it just bad choices
Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behaviour like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want to stop ...
AddictionMay 6, 2025
Addiction Specialist Says Opioid Treatment Needs a Dramatic Overhaul
INDIANAPOLIS , May 6, 2025 /CNW/ -- Dr. Simon Feng says America needs to dramatically change the way we treat opioid addiction.
AddictionMay 1, 2025
The effects of smoking, drinking and lack of exercise are felt by the age of 36, new research indicates
Bad habits such as smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise must be tackled as early as possible to boost the odds of a happy and healthy old age.
AddictionMay 1, 2025
Redemption Addiction Treatment Center LLC
Here at Redemption Addiction Treatment Center, we take immense pride in the fact that we have walked in the same shoes as our clients ...
AddictionApr 30, 2025
Machine learning brings new insights to cell's role in addiction, relapse
Researchers have applied object recognition technology to track changes in brain cell structure and provide new insights into how the brain responds to heroin use, withdrawal and relapse.
AddictionApr 29, 2025
Dangerous synthetic opioids and animal sedatives found in wastewater
Scientists have developed a highly sensitive method to detect illegal opioids and a veterinary sedative in Australia's wastewater system, providing a vital early warning tool to public health authorities.
AddictionApr 29, 2025
First synthetic 'mini prion' shows how protein misfolding multiplies
Prions transmit their abnormally folded shape onto other proteins. Researchers designed a synthetic fragment of the tau protein that exhibits prion-like behavior. Misfolded tau proteins are the hallmark of many…
AddictionApr 29, 2025
Physical and psychological symptoms of ketamine abuse revealed in research
Ketamine addiction is linked to high levels of physical health problems and psychological consequences, with nearly half of those affected not seeking support or treatment, new research has revealed.
AddictionApr 22, 2025
More Americans are using psilocybin -- especially those with mental health conditions, study shows
Use of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic chemical found in what is known as 'magic mushrooms,' has increased significantly nationwide since 2019, according to a new study.
AddictionApr 21, 2025
7 Lessons From Celebrity Addiction Stories
Athletes, actors, politicians, and others often develop substance abuse disorders and some die from drug-related deaths.
AddictionApr 14, 2025
New study finds surprising way to curb college-aged drinking harms -- without cutting alcohol
Researchers have developed and tested an intervention called Counter-Attitudinal Advocacy and compared it to to the well-established Personalized Normative Feedback (PNF) to evaluate their effectiveness in decreasing…
AddictionApr 13, 2025
Opioid Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction is a chronic medical condition. It can create long-term changes to your brain. Luckily, early treatment ...