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- A Conversation with Teens About Marijuana, Say Researchers, Can Cut Usage Patterns
A simple conversation may help encourage teens to stay away from marijuana, says recent research highlighted in a Medical News Today article. Read More…
- Tailoring Treatment to Motivation Levels
When individuals enter treatment for alcohol or drug addiction, they begin with varying levels of motivation to succeed. This can have a significant impact on outcomes with a treatment program, often determining the success that the individual will have in completing the program. Read More…
- Patients Experiencing Weight Loss Surgery May Have Higher Chance for Alcoholism
When people go in for weight loss surgery, they may come home with a notably increased risk for developing an alcohol addiction, says a research report posted on Time Healthland. The study could help experts understand more about the complex factors related to alcohol and substance addiction. Read More…
- New Drug is a Major Risk
A drug being called the "new ecstasy" poses major risks to long-term health, say scientists at Anglia Ruskin University. The drug, called Benzylpiperazine (BZP) was a popular choice as a legal drug before its reclassification in 2009 as a controlled substance. Read More…
- Drug Abuse Among Celebrities Provides Great Publicity for Perils of Abuse
Much attention has been placed on the perils of celebrity drug use and the message that this is sending to young people. Some would suggest that the drug use taking place will encourage use among young people who look up to these celebrities. Still others suggest that the focus will instead highlight the downside of abuse. Read More…
- Drinking Higher Among Men in Low Income Neighborhoods
Does socioeconomic background make a difference when it comes to alcohol consumption? According to this Science Daily release, a study led by research Flora Matheson found that low-income neighborhood men consume more than three times as many alcoholic drinks each week as women in the same neighborhoods. Read More…
- Study Examines Culprits Contributing to Gender Gap in Death Rates in Europe
You’ve seen them – signs everywhere encouraging you not to smoke and not to drink alcohol. Cigarettes and other forms of tobacco are touted as death in a stick and one that is easily avoidable. Like all other addictive substances, however, it is not that easy. This addiction is one reason why deaths continue to mount in preventable scenarios. Read More…
- Babies of Alcoholics Double the Average Risk for Crib Death
Babies of alcoholics are more likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a study from the University of California in San Diego. The researchers found a link between increased numbers of SIDS tragedies on New Year’s Eve, a day when alcohol consumption is higher than average. Read More…
- Drug Use Increasing at Work
It is well understood that drug use at work is a high possibility when talking about healthcare providers, simply because drugs are easily accessible and some healthcare workers have learned how to circumvent the system. It is a completely different element to tackle when the drug use is committed by employees in the everyday workforce.
- Sweet Cravings, Tobacco and Alcohol Abuse: A Connection Emerges
Tobacco use, a tendency for alcoholism and having a strong sweet tooth – researchers now believe there may be a connection.
Tobacco has been a significant cause of death and serious health problems among women, especially in terms of certain cancers and diseases that occur more frequently than men. Compared to men that smoke, women may have faster-moving cases of lung cancer, heart disease and other cancers.
