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Study finds cannabis-users would reduce use the most for job interviews, caring for children
People who use cannabis at least once a month may consume the drug before low-stakes activities, but what if they... Read more -
Despite federal warnings, kratom still readily available across US
Nearly three-fourths of tobacco and vape stores in the United States sell an addictive, dangerous substance with connections to liver... Read more -
US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline
The decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths appears to have continued this year, giving experts hope the nation is seeing... Read more -
Beer-only drinkers' diets are worse than wine drinkers, study finds
Beer drinkers have lower-quality diets, are less active, and are more likely to smoke cigarettes than people who drink wine,... Read more -
Patients find it useful to receive quit-smoking help while at hospital accident and emergency
Giving out vapes at accident and emergency (A&E) departments in England and Scotland boosted patients' confidence to switch away from... Read more -
Here's what happens when a school is located near a cannabis dispensary
As more states legalize marijuana, researchers are examining the effects of legalization on society. Angus Kittelman, an assistant professor of... Read more -
Data suggest smokers who switch to vaping see improved respiratory health
A paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research finds that people who switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping see improved respiratory... Read more -
Opioid use disorder: Updated clinical practice guideline
An updated evidence-based guideline aimed at helping clinicians and other health care providers manage patients with opioid use disorder recommends... Read more -
Study finds pandemic-era increase in alcohol use has persisted
Alcohol use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained elevated even after the pandemic ended, according to a large nationally... Read more -
Study finds online e-cigarette retailers fail to comply with sale restrictions for minors
Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including... Read more -
July 2019 to June 2023 saw increase in OD deaths with ketamine detected
During July 2019 to June 2023, there was an increase in overdose deaths with ketamine detected, according to research published... Read more -
Ketamine overdoses like the one that killed Matthew Perry are rare but increasing
After "Friends" star Matthew Perry was found dead in his home jacuzzi just over a year ago, an autopsy later... Read more -
Menthol filters and rolling papers likely undermining UK ban on menthol cigarettes
The availability of menthol-flavored accessories used by smokers rolling their own tobacco may be undermining the UK's ban on menthol... Read more -
Hepatitis C screenings shown to be uncommon among opioid overdose patients
New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine indicates that accidental opioid overdose patients in central Missouri have... Read more -
Ketamine use is at an all-time high—5 things to know ahead of musical festival season
You're gearing up for the music festival season and considering your options—which artists you're keen to see, who's going, what... Read more
