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Australia faces rising threats from synthetic opioids
Reports of synthetic opioids contaminating Australia's drug supply highlight the concerning pace at which they are entering the country. The... Read more -
Lack of gender lens in tobacco control research could stymie efforts to help smokers quit, researchers say
Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, York University researchers with Global Strategy Lab (GSL) have published a... Read more -
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... Read more -
Providing safe smoking kits could reduce harm from meth use—but NZ law won't allow it
Methamphetamine was recently ranked New Zealand's second-most harmful drug behind alcohol, and is the country's most injected drug.... Read more -
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the US nearly double over 30 years
Alcohol-fueled cancer deaths nearly doubled in the United States during the past three decades, with cases among men driving this... Read more -
Potent new opioid carries high risk of overdose
A potent opioid detected in Canberra for the first time in September 2024 carries a high risk of overdose, warn... Read more -
Half of youth-serving clinicians screen for substance use disorder at every well visit
Just over half of youth-serving clinicians report that they routinely screen adolescents for substance-use disorders (SUDs) at every well visit,... Read more -
Vaping cannabis found to expose lung cells to toxic and cancer-linked substances
Is vaping cannabis less harmful to your health than smoking it? Many people seem to think so. However, two studies... Read more -
Urban areas in Missouri have higher rates of high-dose opioid prescriptions, study finds
Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have shed light on which populations are more likely to be... Read more -
Cannabis use disorder is increasing rapidly, especially among older adults and people living with HIV
The new findings underscore the need for universal screening and treatment for the disorder, as well as concerted research to... Read more -
Widespread availability of crack cocaine driving high levels of use among marginalized people
Easy access to crack cocaine is fueling addiction and leading to a cycle of hardship, mental health issues and homelessness... Read more -
Students often overestimate how much alcohol their peers drink—study shows how to reduce risk
Growing up in a close-knit community in Ghana, Joshua Awua saw firsthand how strong social bonds could also bring pressure... Read more -
Standardizing disposable vape devices may curb young people's desire to try them
Standardizing the color and branding of disposable vaping devices may deter young people who have never smoked or vaped from... Read more -
Researchers identify promising treatment for fentanyl-xylazine overdoses
Researchers at Marshall University have developed a promising treatment strategy to address overdoses involving fentanyl and the veterinary sedative xylazine,... Read more -
Teens of any age who drink alcohol with their parents' permission drink more as young adults, new research shows
Children and teenagers of any age who sip or taste alcohol with their parents' permission are more likely to engage... Read more
