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Possible link between parental smoking and increased risk for multiple sclerosis
Exposure to parental smoking (ParS) is associated with an increased risk for multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life in certain populations, according to a study presented at EAN 2024, the 10th Congress of the European Academy ...
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Many youths continue to take opioids months after surgical procedures, multi-institutional study finds
A multi-institutional study found that 1 in 6 youths fill an opioid prescription prior to surgery, and 3% of patients were still filling opioid prescriptions three to six months after surgery, indicating persistent opioid ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Trained peers are as effective as clinical social workers in reducing opioid overdose, new trial finds
In Rhode Island, over one in four emergency department (ED) patients at high risk of overdose has a non-fatal opioid overdose in the 18 months after discharge.
Jul 11, 2024
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Few US adults use nicotine pouches, nationally representative study finds
A new study found that the prevalence of nicotine pouch use was low in U.S. adults despite a 641% increase in sales of the products between 2019 and 2022. Researchers say the findings raise questions about who is using the ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Brain region involved in oxycodone relapse identified
Even years after they have recovered, a person who once struggled with alcohol or opioid addiction can relapse—and that relapse is more likely to occur during particularly stressful times.
Jul 10, 2024
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Ads from sports broadcasts found to significantly increase alcohol urges in risky drinkers
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows exposure to alcohol advertisements during national sports broadcasts, particularly those that feature a preferred beverage, significantly increases cravings in people with risky ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Brain neurotransmitter receptor antagonist found to prevent opioid addiction in mice
New research led by UCLA Health has found a drug that treats insomnia works to prevent the addictive effects of the morphine opioids in mice while still providing effective pain relief.
Jul 9, 2024
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E-cigarette use linked to lower use of lung cancer screening
Electronic cigarette use is associated with a lower use of lung cancer screening (LCS), according to a research letter published online July 2 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 9, 2024
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Study shows acupuncture can reduce methadone dose, opioid craving
For individuals with opioid use disorder receiving methadone maintenance treatment (MMT), eight weeks of acupuncture is superior to sham acupuncture for reducing methadone dose and opioid craving, according to a study published ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows
A seven-day, extended-release version of buprenorphine—a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) that can reduce opioid use and overdose deaths—is safe and effective for people with OUD experiencing minimal symptoms of ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Q&A: Researcher discusses how machine learning helps identify patients at risk levels for opioid use disorder
Ronen Rozenblum, Ph.D., MPH, director of the Unit for Innovative Healthcare Practice & Technology and director of Business Development of the Center for Patient Safety Research and Practice at Brigham and Women's Hospital, ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Report: 12.7 percent of adults using fentanyl or heroin also report using xylazine
A considerable proportion of adults reporting illegally manufactured fentanyl (IMF) or heroin use also use xylazine, according to research published in the July 4 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Telehealth builds autonomy and trust in treating addiction, study finds
Even as the nation's opioid epidemic continues to ravage families and communities nationwide—with more than 100,000 Americans dying of drug overdoses each year—stigma remains a barrier for many people accessing treatment ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Alcohol consumption among teenagers: Parents need to set rules and not just talk about it
When it comes to talking about alcohol consumption with their teenage children, many parents don't know where to start. The official drinking age across Canada ranges from 18 to 19 years.
Jul 8, 2024
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Mandatory drug testing in prisons is ineffective and harmful, says researcher
In Australia, nearly 2 in 5 incarcerated individuals report using illicit drugs, with about 40% of those who injected drugs before imprisonment continuing to do so while in prison.
Jul 8, 2024
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Drug prohibition is fueling the overdose crisis: Regulating drugs is the way out
Should heroin and cocaine be legally available to people who need and want them? If we are serious about stopping the crisis of drug overdose deaths, that is exactly the kind of profound change we need. Yes, extensive regulations ...
Jul 7, 2024
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Smoking is a key lifestyle factor linked to cognitive decline among older adults
Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jul 5, 2024
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Higher engagement with chat-based smoking intervention boosts abstinence rates
Higher levels of engagement with a chat-based smoking cessation intervention are associated with greater biochemically validated tobacco abstinence at three and six months, according to a study published online June 26 in ...
Jul 5, 2024
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Study finds price is main factor in cigarette choice among Canadian smokers
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable deaths and illness worldwide. In 2019 , smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke accounted for nearly nine million deaths, equivalent to 15% of all deaths that year.
Jul 5, 2024
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Unsafe neighborhoods could drive up smoking rates
It may sound far-fetched, but new research suggests that living in dangerous neighborhoods could trigger an unintended health harm: higher smoking rates among residents.
Jul 4, 2024
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